MADRID — Atletico Madrid continued boosting its squad by signing midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal on Wednesday. The transfer was announced a day after Atletico said it signed 22-year-old Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta. Both have signed five-year contracts. Financial details were not immediately disclosed.

Atlético de Madrid has made official the incorporation of Álex Baena, who arrives from Villarreal after successfully completing the medical examination this Tuesday. ¡Bienvenido, Álex Baena!

Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are putting the final touches on a deal that would finally see Aston Villa target Álex Baena move to Atleti in a deal totaling €50 million ($58.5m), sources have told ESPN.