Rayo Vallecano sporting director David Cobeno has warned suitors of right-back Andrei Ratiu they aren’t ready to barter over a summer season sale.
The 26-year-old is having fun with a superb season on the proper of Rayo’s defence, chipping in with two targets and two assists to assist his facet’s push for a spot in subsequent season’s European competitions.
His type has attracted curiosity from a variety of sides throughout Europe. There was Premier League curiosity in January and Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be eyeing a summer season swap, whereas Barcelona have additionally recognized Ratiu as a possible goal.
In a latest interview with Radio MARCA, Cobeno insisted they won’t make life straightforward for any of Ratiu’s suitors, as an alternative pointing to the discharge clause within the right-back’s contract which is believed to sit down at across the €25m (£21m) mark.
“He’s 50% our participant,” Cobeno started. “If somebody needs to ask us about him, we’re open to speak, however as of in the present day, we’d consult with the clause.
“He’s an important participant for us, who resides his first 12 months within the elite enjoying repeatedly and our want is that he can proceed for a lot of extra years.”
Ratiu was not too long ago requested in regards to the hypothesis however did his finest to distance himself from all of the rumours surrounding his future.
“I am centered on my work and on Rayo, which is my staff, and I respect them,” he advised AS.
“I come from a humble household. I’ve by no means favored being the centre of consideration, giving interviews… It is laborious for me to really feel assured with individuals.”
