Andrei Rațiu (28 years old) has received a tough blow.
The transfer to Fulham, a Premier League team that wants him, is currently blocked.
Although Rațiu said "yes" to the transfer to Fulham, which offered 25 million euros for his signature, Rayo Vallecano hesitates to give the green light for the move.
The Madrid team blocked the transfer because Fulham wants to pay 25 million euros, an amount equivalent to the release clause, in two installments. At least for now, Rayo does not agree, and the transfer is blocked, after the club's executives did not respond to their English counterparts, according to journalist Pablo Villa.
Rațiu did not play in FC Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano 5-2
A regular starter at Rayo Vallecano, Andrei Rațiu did not play a single minute in the match at Camp Nou against Lamine Yamal's team. Rațiu wants the transfer to the Premier League, which is why he chose not to play against Barcelona.
Fabrizio Romano announced that Rațiu is "hurt and disappointed" by the behavior of Rayo Vallecano's executives, as he is very eager for the transfer.
At Fulham, the Romanian defender is expected to replace Kenny Tete, who will move to Everton.
Andrei Rațiu, offered by Wolves in the past
Fulham is not the only Premier League team that has shown interest in his transfer in recent years. Wolves made an offer of 18 million euros for his signature, which was rejected by Rayo Vallecano.
The Romanian has a contract with Rayo Vallecano until 2030.
This summer, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are two other Premier League teams that have had him on their list.
Andrei Rațiu is valued at 18 million euros by Transfermarkt.