Fulham are in advanced negotiations with Rayo Vallecano over a deal for Romanian defender Andrei Ratiu, with the player having already agreed personal terms with the Premier League club.
Reporter Moretto says discussions between Fulham and Rayo Vallecano are progressing positively as the two clubs work towards an agreement. Ratiu is understood to be fully willing to make the move to England and has already reached an agreement with Fulham over the terms of a potential transfer.
The remaining discussions are therefore between the clubs, with negotiations continuing over the transfer itself. Moretto reported that the talks have reached an advanced stage, although no further details about the structure or value of the deal have been provided.
Ratiu, 28, is a Romania international who plays in defence. He has made 104 appearances for Rayo Vallecano since joining the Spanish club, contributing four goals and seven assists during that period.
His current market value is listed at €18m by Transfermarkt. That figure provides an indication of his valuation, but the article does not state whether Fulham’s proposal matches it or whether the clubs are discussing a different fee.
The player’s willingness to join Fulham represents a positive development for the Premier League side, while the agreement on personal terms means negotiations can focus on reaching an arrangement with Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish club and Fulham remain in talks, with the discussions described as moving in a positive direction.
Ratiu’s proposed switch would take him from Rayo Vallecano to the Premier League, provided the clubs can complete their negotiations. For now, Fulham’s interest has progressed beyond an initial approach, with personal terms already settled and the transfer discussions at an advanced stage.
Ratiu has established a substantial record with Rayo Vallecano, making more than 100 appearances for the club and adding an attacking contribution from his defensive position. His four goals and seven assists form part of his record across 104 appearances.
The report comes from Moretto, who identified Fulham’s negotiations with Rayo Vallecano and the agreement already reached between the player and the English club. Further developments will depend on whether Fulham and Rayo Vallecano can finalise the remaining elements of the transfer.
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