Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:16 p.m. / Updated Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
this week, Andrei Rațiu (27 years old) signed the contract extension with the formation Rayo Vallecano. Although there were several rumors that the defender would leave the team, the Romanian put an end to the speculations and signed a contract valid until 2030.
Inigo Perez, Rayo's coach, spoke about the extension of Rațiu's contract. He considers the news excellent and believes that Andreo is one of the most important players in the team.
Rayo's coach on Rațiu: “An important player for the team”
Andrei Ratiu will stay at Rayo Vallecano until 2030, the announcement being made by the club this week. The decision comes after months of talk about a possible transfer of the Romanian.
At the conference preceding the match between Real and Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, Inigo Perez, Rațiu's coach, spoke about the extension of the Romanian footballer's contract. He considers it excellent news for the club and believes that Rațiu has shown an evolution in the game every season since he has been with the Madrid team.
“When you sign a renewal like this for such an important player for the team, someone who stands out and is highly regarded by others, it's something very nice for any club,” the Rayo coach said according to futbolfantasy.com
It is excellent news for the whole team, especially for him, because he has achieved something due to his merits, his good work on the field and his improved performance. Since arriving, he has shown that he has raised his level every season.
– Inigo Perez, Rayo's coach
67Andrei Rațiu played matches for Rayo, a team he joined in the summer of 2023
Rayo will go to Real Oviedo's ground for a match in the #13 stage of La Liga. The duel will take place today, from 15:00. Rațiu's team is in 14th place with 15 points obtained, while Oviedo is in last place with 8 points obtained.
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