Andrei Rațiu could get the most important transfer of his career, according to Marca. The Iberian journalists wrote that Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, noticed him in both the previous matches and the direct match in which the Romanian provided an assist and ended 1-1. The move from Rayo Vallecano to Atletico could happen in the next transfer window.
Andrei Rațiu, one of the best tricolor players at Euro 2024. Photo Profimedia
“Andrei Rațiu is wanted by Atletico Madrid. His development has been and will be monitored this season. The right-back has been a real nightmare for Simeone’s team. The Romanian international made the law on both sides of the field.
He gave the opponents very little space and was very dangerous in attack. He was decisive in Palazon’s goal, when he provided an assist. He has reached over 35 km/h, and this speed gives him the status of a dominant defender.
Ratiu was one of sensational players from Euro 2024 on this post. He continued his rise in La Liga. He is constantly progressing and becoming an interesting player for any team in Spain. It’s at the highest level”wrote those from Marca about Andrei Rațiu.
Simeone, ugly story with Horațiu Moldovan
The problem is that the coach of Atletico Madrid rarely makes changes in the first 11, having players on whom he relies 100%. This was also the case with Horațiu Moldovan, who was not even given a chance to defend in an official match for half a year, the goalkeeper preferring to go to a Serie B team, Sassulolo, than to remain in those conditions to the team from the capital of Spain.
Andrei Rațiu scored the first goal in LaLiga last week, in the duel with Osasuna, which ended with the victory of the Romanian team, score 3-1, and the last stage had a major contribution in the draw with Atletico. He made his debut in the first Iberian league last season after being bought for €500,000 from Vallecano de la Huesca. Those from Marca scored: “It would fit perfectly with Simeone’s philosophy. It’s also versatile. This amount could multiply 20 times in the coming months”. That is 10 million euros.
