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FC Barcelona are set to enter the marketplace for a brand new right-back in the summertime switch window. The Blaugrana have determined to herald a participant to offer cowl and competitors for Jules Kounde within the place.
Despite the fact that the summer season window continues to be a number of months away, planning is already underway with targets being recognized for the place. And one participant who has caught the attention of the Blaugrana is Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu.
The 26-year-old right-back has been a standout performer for Inigo Perez’s staff this season, following a positive run on the UEFA Euro 2024 final summer season with Romania.
Ratiu’s rise has not gone unnoticed at Barcelona, with the membership’s sporting director Deco already holding talks together with his agent, who additionally occurs to characterize Pedri.
Ratiu addresses switch speculations
Other than Barcelona, Ratiu can also be attracting curiosity from their La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid forward of the summer season.
Andrei Ratiu is a goal for Barcelona. (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Pictures)
Throughout an interview with AS, the Romanian right-back spoke concerning the curiosity from Barça and Atleti, stating that he’s absolutely targeted on doing nicely at Rayo Vallecano and never fascinated by anything.
“I’m targeted on my work and on Rayo, which is my staff, and I respect them,” stated Ratiu.
On being requested how he manages to remain grounded and never get carried away amidst all of the speculations, Ratiu added:
“I come from a humble household. I’ve by no means appreciated being the centre of consideration, giving interviews… It’s onerous for me to really feel assured with folks.”
Ratiu to price €25 million
As reported earlier at this time, for Barcelona to signal Ratiu, they should activate his €25 million launch clause.
Certainly, Rayo Vallecano have made it clear that any membership desirous to signal their defensive ace should meet his launch clause quantity, leaving no room for negotiations and bargaining.
