Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:37 / Updated Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:37
Andrei Rațiu (26 years old), the right defender of the national team of Romania, is desired by the rivals AS Roma and Lazio. Quoted at 12 million euros, the Romanian international also has a contract with Rayo Vallecano until the summer of 2028, and the termination clause is 25 million euros.
The two formations in the capital of Italy are looking for density reinforcements before the new season, and on the list of both Rațiu's name, considered a suitable player for the style of the two teams, appeared.
AS Roma and Lazio, “Derby” for Andrei Rațiu
The Italians from VocialLorossa.it claim that AS Roma and Lazio are fighting for Andrei Rațiu's signature. The Romanian international has attracted the interest of several big teams throughout last season, including Barcelona, Atletico Madrid or Villarreal.
Now, Rațiu is also wanted in Serie A, and could change the championship this summer.
“The Romanian born in 1998 was one of the basic holders of last season, noting as one of the best side defendant defendants.
In addition to AS Roma, Lazio is also interested in transferring to the defender. Its termination clause is 25 million euros, but the transaction can be carried out for a smaller amount. The player's contract, which is also a key piece of the Romanian national, is valid until 2028.
Established in Spain at the age of 6, Rațiu started his football career in the Academy of Villarreal. Although he did not debut with the senior team, he accumulated experience playing for Villarreal C and B. In the 2020-2021 season, he was borrowed in the Netherlands, at Ado Den Haag. Later, he evolved for Huesca, and in 2023 he took the step to Rayo Vallecano, where he debuted in La Liga.
Rațiu ticked the first selection to the national team of Romania in September 2021, contributing to the 2-0 victory in front of Iceland, in the preliminaries for the 2022 World Championship. In 2024, he participated in the European Championship, and his hair painted in blue brought him the nickname “Sonic”, inspired by the famous character from the video games “.
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
– Andrei Rațiuafter the victory of Romania with Cyprus, score 2-0
