Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Friday, April 25, 2025, 07:36 / Updated on Friday, April 25, 2025 07:37
Romanian international Andrei Rațiu was integralist at Rayo Vallecano in the 3-0 match in front of Atletico Madrid.
Changing the color of the hair, just before the match with Atletico, did not bring luck to Andrei Rațiu. Thursday night he lost the score in front of Diego Simeone's team, 0-3.
Andrei Rațiu received two stars in the brand and Mundo Deportivo
The tricolor was integralist at the guests, on the right flank of the defense, had an opportunity and received a yellow card, and the Spanish journalists saw him among the best players of the losers.
The brand gave him two stars, the highest note from Rayo, a rating that only 2 teammates received. 2 stars also received in Mundo Deportivo, but I would be in the team's average and noted with an ace.
Andrei Rațiu: “I did not know how to defend our corner. They are very strong with Sorloth”
After the final whistle, Rațiu made available to the journalists. “I do not think we knew how to defend our corner, especially at those centering on the wings, they are very strong with Sorloth there. We quickly passed, we had the opportunity to equal. Then it was 2-0 and since then it was very difficult, but I tried,” said the Romanian international.
The second half? “At the break we were told that we did well under the high pressure in three quarters, but that we are weak in the box. We had to change this, to try to register to return to the game, but it did not come out.” He commented.
Andrei Rațiu does not necessarily want to leave Rayo
Rațiu also spoke about his future and let it be clear that he is not desperate to leave Rayo, even if a possible transfer was an upgrade. “I am focused on finishing the season, reaching the first goal that is at hand. Then, in the summer, we will see what happens. I am concentrated here. I have three years of contract and I am honestly happy,” he concluded.
Rațiu is wanted by several important clubs in Spain and Europe. Atletico was interested in him, Villarreal is thinking of taking him back, being a co-owner of the player, Bayer Leverkusen wants him, but above all, Barcelona. The sports director of the Catalans, Deco, was the first to talk to the player's representatives.
25 millionThe euro would cost Andrei Rațiu's transfer from Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona is willing to give somewhere around 12 million euros
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