Two-way battle for Andrei Ratiu

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Rayo Vallecano has received formal interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest for Andrei Ratiu, a 28-year-old right-back, during this summer transfer window. Premier League clubs continue to seek talent in LaLiga.

The franjirroja club, presided over by Martín Presa, rigidly refers to the €25 million release clause to transfer the Romanian international, whose contract extends until June 2030 and has a valuation of €18.00 million on Transfermarkt.

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are closely following Andrei Rațiu from Rayo. @marca

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) July 24, 2026

Performance of Andrei Ratiu at Rayo Vallecano

The interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest is due to the fullback's performance in Vallecas after playing 38 international matches with the Romanian national team, scoring 2 goals. The defender joined the Madrid team in August 2023 and became a key player in the squad that reached the Conference League final.

Despite English interest, the Rayo Vallecano president does not consider negotiating a reduction below the €25 million release clause. Last summer, the club turned down a formal offer of around €18 million from Aston Villa, maintaining their stance of not allowing the departure of their key players below the stipulated contract price.

Premier League Threat to Rayo Vallecano's Fullbacks

The interest in the Romanian adds to the ongoing negotiations for the left-back Pep Chavarría, 28 years old, for whom Chelsea is willing to offer €25 million. The board of Rayo Vallecano risks losing both starting fullbacks in the same transfer window if the British entities decide to pay the full amount of their release clauses.

As reported by journalist Matteo Moretto, there are currently no advanced discussions between clubs for the right-back, as both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are studying the economic feasibility of triggering the clause with a single payment. The player is currently undergoing preseason training under coach Beñat San José as his market situation gets resolved.

The sports management of Rayo Vallecano will await the final moves of the Premier League during the upcoming dates of July 2026.

If Newcastle or Nottingham Forest formalize the deposit of €25 million at LaLiga headquarters before the start of the season, Rayo Vallecano will activate the search for a reliable replacement for the right-back.

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