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With FC Barcelona seeking to rope in a brand new right-back as competitors for Jules Kounde in the summertime, Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu has emerged as a goal.
The 26-year-old defender is rapidly making a reputation for himself as one of the vital dependable right-backs in La Liga and has seemingly caught the eyes of the Blaugrana sporting administration.
Nevertheless, it seems that Barcelona are now not alone in pursuing the Romanian worldwide, with a number of golf equipment within the race.
Stiff competitors for Andrei Ratiu
Certainly, in keeping with SPORT, Barcelona will not be the one membership conserving a detailed eye on Ratiu. Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, AS Roma, and Aston Villa are additionally monitoring his progress.
At 26 years previous, Ratiu is having fun with a superb season as a key participant in a Rayo aspect that, beneath Inigo Perez, has develop into one of many surprises of La Liga and is competing for European spots.
The Romanian worldwide has performed 22 occasions in all competitions this time period, scoring and helping two targets apiece.
Andrei Ratiu (L) is a person in demand. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Barcelona at present depend on Jules Kounde as their undisputed right-back. Whereas the Frenchman is of course a central defender, he has now totally tailored to his position on the flank and isn’t anticipated to modify positions.
La Masia product Hector Fort was thought of his long-term backup, however he has seen restricted enjoying time beneath Hansi Flick. In consequence, the membership is now seeking to reinforce the place with a dependable different, with Ratiu rising as an choice.
Ratiu is beneath contract with Rayo Vallecano till 2028, with a €25 million launch clause – a determine that Barcelona could be unwilling to pay.
The Catalans stay hopeful {that a} decrease switch charge might be negotiated. However the curiosity from a bunch of various golf equipment might make that risk tough.
With Barça taking up Rayo tomorrow in La Liga, they’ll seemingly preserve a detailed eye on Ratiu, who himself can be eager on making a robust impression.
