The Spanish press announces on Wednesday a new transfer update regarding Andrei Rațiu (26 years old) to FC Barcelona.
Barcelona has Romanian international Andrei Rațiu on their transfer list from Rayo Vallecano, and Marca has provided the latest updates on this move.
The journalists of the renowned Spanish newspaper claim that Barcelona believes they can negotiate the €25 million release clause in Rațiu's contract with Rayo Vallecano.
Furthermore, the cited source states that Barcelona has "good reports" regarding the qualities of Andrei Rațiu.
"Barcelona has not yet overcome its economic problems, and its finances do not allow for big transfers at the moment, but the club continues to work and plan for the future.
One of the positions that Barcelona's directors and coaches want to strengthen is that of the right-back, and one of the names on the table is Andrei Rațiu, the player from Rayo Vallecano. Contacts have already been made to inquire about his situation.
Flick is very satisfied with Jules Kounde's performance on the right-wing of defense, a position previously held by Ronald Araujo before his injury to the right thigh.
Barcelona's management is scanning the market to find a defender who has proven his qualities and can strengthen the defense, and one of the names on the list is Andrei Rațiu. He has been on the Catalans' agenda for months.
There are positive reports in Barcelona's offices about the Romanian player, who had a very good EURO 2024. He started and finished all four matches for Edi Iordanescu's national team.
The 26-year-old international arrived at Vallecas in the summer of 2023 from Huesca. He has a contract with the Madrid team until June 2028 and a €25 million release clause, but Barcelona believes this figure is negotiable because the entity chaired by Martin Presa needs finances.
Barcelona is by no means the only club interested in the right-back. There are several European teams from prominent leagues, but the one showing the most determination to sign him is Napoli," reported Marca.