
La Liga
Andrei Ratiu is going through a tense moment at Rayo Vallecano as several Premier League clubs closely follow his steps. The Romanian right-back, at 27 years old, believes it's time to make the leap to English football, but he has encountered the firm stance of the franjirroja board. Despite real interest and offers from England, the Madrid club maintains its position and will only accept his departure if the release clause is paid.
Ratiu could leave 25 million euros in Vallecas
In recent weeks, Vallecas has received proposals reaching up to 17 million euros, significant amounts in the current market, but not sufficient to start negotiations. The valuation is set at 25 million, a sum that corresponds to the value stipulated in his contract. This immobility has created a tense atmosphere, as the player expected the club to facilitate his transfer after his good performances and consistency shown in recent seasons.
Ratiu, a Romanian international, has privately expressed his desire to compete in a demanding league like the English one, where several teams see him as a quick defender, strong in duels, and capable of joining the attack. His profile fits the fast pace of the Premier League, something he considers key to continue progressing. However, the deadlock in negotiations has led to deep dissatisfaction for the player, who believes the offered figures were already a significant business opportunity for Rayo.
The club maintains that their position is to retain a key player and the belief that his market value will continue to rise. Meanwhile, the defender's entourage awaits movements from England that may approach the required price. Ratiu's future is marked by a struggle between his personal ambition to take a step up in quality and the economic strategy of a Rayo that does not want to lose one of its pillars without a compensation commensurate with what he represents for the team.
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