Rayo Vallecano name asking price for Barcelona target | OneFootball

Rayo Vallecano have made their asking price known for star defender and rumoured Barcelona transfer target Andrei Rațiu.

Rațiu’s name has of course proven a prominent one in the transfer headlines across Spain for some time now.

This comes amid the widespread understanding that the Romanian international has been identified as a potential addition on the part of Barcelona for next season.

The Blaugrana are on the lookout for reinforcements at right-back ahead of the summer, eager to provide backing for and competition to first-choice Jules Koundé.

And Rațiu, in the midst of a stellar season with Rayo Vallecano to date, is considered the ideal profile of player.

All of a Barca persuasion, in turn, will no doubt be interested to hear of the defender’s price-tag, this weekend, being made public knowledge.

Speaking during an interview with Radio MARCA, as cited by Diario Sport, Rayo sporting director David Cobeño was asked for an insight into the club’s demands for Rațiu.

And Cobeño went on to confirm that Rayo’s intention is to demand the full €25 million release clause included in his contract:

“Andrei is a 50/50 player of ours, if someone wants to ask us about him we can talk, but we will ask for the clause. It’s his first season in the elite on a continuous basis and we want him to stay with us. He is a fundamental pillar so that next year the team can continue to grow in the championship.”

Conor Laird – GSFN