“Mister surprised me, gave me the news after the morning training, I didn't know how to react”

Questioned in relation to his contractual situation at Rayo Vallecano, Ratiu He has understood that he was willing to try a new adventure. Even though he still has a contract with Rayo, he admitted that he does not know where he will play next season.

Andrei Rațiu, statements after Romania – Cyprus 2-0: “We must win everything”

In the context in which Romania has already lost two matches in this group: 0-1 with Bosnia, respectively 1-2 with Austria, Rațiu says that “tricolors” must win everything, to hope to reach the World Championship in 2026.

“(no – captain for the first time, how did it feel?) I am glad that Mister made this decision, I am very happy. It's a huge pride. It surprised me, he told me after training this morning, I didn't know how to react. I spoke after the captains, they told me that it was ok.

We have to fight and do results, to be at the World Championship. (No asked how did you feel after the match with Austria? You were quite criticized) I would have liked to have a higher physical level, last year I did not play, this year I played at a high level, I tried to give everything.

We need to win everything, until mathematics tell you that it is not possible. We also have a dam, we have to prepare for the dam, in case you cannot be in the group ”.

Andrei Rațiu: “I would like to stay in Spain, we see what offers come”

“We will see where I will play, it depends on what is happening in the summer. I still have a contract with them, I respect my club and we will see, what they want and what is best for me, after making a decision. I would like to stay in Spain, we see what offers come or if I renew the contract with Rayo,” said Rațiu, according to As.ro.

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