Rayo keep the star. Andrei Rațiu extended his contract and left Atletico with their eyes in the sun. “Transfer failed”
Andrei Rațiu, the 26-year-old Romanian right-back, has extended his contract with Rayo Vallecano until 2030. Even though several major teams were chasing him, Rațiu chose to stay with his current team.
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The news was picked up by numerous Spanish publications, including sites close to big clubs such as Atletico Madrid, who are said to be interested in transferring him. One of them wrote that the contract extension prevented the possible transfer.
“Strike for Atletico. Nahuel Molina's possible replacement extended until 2030 and the transfer fell through!“Estoesatleti captioned.
Rayo now owns 100% of Rațiu's sales rights
Rațiu had been monitored by Atletico Madrid to replace right back Nahuel Molina, who could leave the team at the end of the season.
His contract includes a €25m release clause and Rayo have stressed they will not sell him for less. In addition, the team now owns 100% of the player's rights, having recently acquired the 50% stake previously held by Villarreal for €5 million.
