Fulham close in on €25m Andrei Rațiu deal
- A A. Rațiu move to Fulham is gathering pace — 6 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Yahoo Sports (reporting Nizaar Kinsella) / multiple outlets referencing Fabrizio Romano's reporting, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 31 Aug7 new sources: Yahoo Sports (reporting Nizaar Kinsella) / multiple outlets referencing Fabrizio Romano's reporting, Sports Mole, Marca, Matteo Moretto (tweet reported/quoted by outlets) — now 19 tracking the story
- 29 AugStory opened — 12 sources (BBC Sport, Estadio Deportivo, Fichajes, Matteo Moretto (original X post as reported by multiple outlets))
What the reports say
- Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Rayo Vallecano full‑back Andrei Rațiu (player reported to have agreed personal terms; clubs negotiating fee). — Yahoo Sports (reporting Nizaar Kinsella) / multiple outlets referencing Fabrizio Romano's reporting
- Spanish outlet coverage (citing Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham are in advanced negotiations for Andrei Rațiu and could trigger/meet a €25m clause if needed. — ElDesmarque
- English/aggregator outlet reporting Fulham are in advanced talks with Rayo for Andrei Rațiu based on Moretto’s exclusive. — Touchline Press
- Reports (via Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham have agreement with Rațiu and are negotiating with Rayo; Fulham may pay his €25m release clause. — Digi Sport (Romania)
A. Rațiu is a 28-year-old full-back at Rayo Vallecano, rated 47.8 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (26.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rațiu.
- YYahoo Sports (reporting Nizaar Kinsella) / multiple outlets referencing Fabrizio Romano's reportingFulham are in advanced talks to sign Rayo Vallecano full‑back Andrei Rațiu (player reported to have agreed personal terms; clubs negotiating fee).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Rayo Vallecano full‑back Andrei Rațiu (player reported to have agreed personal terms; clubs negotiating fee).
31 AugRead full article → - EElDesmarqueSpanish outlet coverage (citing Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham are in advanced negotiations for Andrei Rațiu and could trigger/meet a €25m clause if needed.Mixed 63%
Spanish outlet coverage (citing Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham are in advanced negotiations for Andrei Rațiu and could trigger/meet a €25m clause if needed.
29 AugRead full article → - TTouchline PressEnglish/aggregator outlet reporting Fulham are in advanced talks with Rayo for Andrei Rațiu based on Moretto’s exclusive.Mixed 57%
English/aggregator outlet reporting Fulham are in advanced talks with Rayo for Andrei Rațiu based on Moretto’s exclusive.
29 AugRead full article → - DDigi Sport (Romania)Reports (via Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham have agreement with Rațiu and are negotiating with Rayo; Fulham may pay his €25m release clause.Mixed 50%
Reports (via Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Fulham have agreement with Rațiu and are negotiating with Rayo; Fulham may pay his €25m release clause.
31 AugRead full article → - GGazeta Sporturilor (GSP.ro)Andrei Rațiu has reportedly agreed personal terms with Fulham and negotiations with Rayo are advanced (transfer close).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Andrei Rațiu has reportedly agreed personal terms with Fulham and negotiations with Rayo are advanced (transfer close).
30 AugRead full article → - IiAmSport (Romania)Multiple Romanian outlets report (via Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Rațiu has agreed terms with Fulham and the clubs are negotiating; Nottingham Forest also linked.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Multiple Romanian outlets report (via Matteo Moretto/MARCA) that Rațiu has agreed terms with Fulham and the clubs are negotiating; Nottingham Forest also linked.
30 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportFulham in talks to sign Andrei Ratiu from Rayo VallecanoConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Fulham in talks to sign Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano
29 AugRead full article → - EEstadio DeportivoFulham are in advanced negotiations with Rayo Vallecano for Andrei Rațiu; agreement reportedly reached between Rațiu and Fulham while talks with Rayo continue.Mixed 50%
Fulham are in advanced negotiations with Rayo Vallecano for Andrei Rațiu; agreement reportedly reached between Rațiu and Fulham while talks with Rayo continue.
29 AugRead full article → - MMatteo Moretto (original X post as reported by multiple outlets)Matteo Moretto (Marca) reports Fulham are in advanced negotiations with Rayo Vallecano for Andrei Rațiu and that Rațiu has agreed to join Fulham.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Matteo Moretto (Marca) reports Fulham are in advanced negotiations with Rayo Vallecano for Andrei Rațiu and that Rațiu has agreed to join Fulham.
29 AugRead full article → - FFanatik.roRomanian coverage: Fulham have reached an agreement with player Andrei Rațiu and are negotiating with Rayo, per Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto.Mixed 50%
Romanian coverage: Fulham have reached an agreement with player Andrei Rațiu and are negotiating with Rayo, per Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto.
29 AugRead full article → - PProSportReports that Andrei Rațiu has said 'yes' to a move to Fulham and that club-to-club talks with Rayo are advanced (citing Matteo Moretto).Mixed 50%
Reports that Andrei Rațiu has said 'yes' to a move to Fulham and that club-to-club talks with Rayo are advanced (citing Matteo Moretto).
29 AugRead full article → - DDigi SportCoverage repeating Matteo Moretto’s claim that Fulham are negotiating with Rayo for Andrei Rațiu and the player has agreed to the move.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Coverage repeating Matteo Moretto’s claim that Fulham are negotiating with Rayo for Andrei Rațiu and the player has agreed to the move.
29 AugRead full article → - AAntena Sport (Romania)Article reports Fulham are close to finalising a transfer for Andrei Rațiu, citing Matteo Moretto and noting the player's openness to the move.Mixed 50%
Article reports Fulham are close to finalising a transfer for Andrei Rațiu, citing Matteo Moretto and noting the player's openness to the move.
29 AugRead full article → - EEurosport (Romania)Andrei Rațiu is very close to joining Fulham — his personal terms are reportedly agreed and talks between clubs are advanced.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Andrei Rațiu is very close to joining Fulham — his personal terms are reportedly agreed and talks between clubs are advanced.
29 AugRead full article → - SSport.roRomanian outlet Sport.ro reports that Matteo Moretto says Rațiu has agreed to the move to Fulham and that club negotiations are advanced.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Romanian outlet Sport.ro reports that Matteo Moretto says Rațiu has agreed to the move to Fulham and that club negotiations are advanced.
29 AugRead full article → - MMatteo Moretto (tweet reported/quoted by outlets)Reporter Matteo Moretto (MARCA) says Fulham and Andrei Rațiu have reached agreement and Fulham are negotiating with Rayo.Mixed 50%
Reporter Matteo Moretto (MARCA) says Fulham and Andrei Rațiu have reached agreement and Fulham are negotiating with Rayo.
29 AugRead full article → - MMarcaFulham are in advanced negotiations to sign Andrei Rațiu from Rayo Vallecano (player reportedly agreed personal terms).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 41%
Fulham are in advanced negotiations to sign Andrei Rațiu from Rayo Vallecano (player reportedly agreed personal terms).
29 AugRead full article → - FFichajesFulham are close to signing Andrei Rațiu from Rayo Vallecano; reports say talks are advanced and the player has agreed personal terms.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Fulham are close to signing Andrei Rațiu from Rayo Vallecano; reports say talks are advanced and the player has agreed personal terms.
29 AugRead full article → - SSports MoleFulham have opened contact/are leading the chase to sign Andrei Rațiu (multiple UK outlets reporting talks and interest; Ratiu reportedly open to the move).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Fulham have opened contact/are leading the chase to sign Andrei Rațiu (multiple UK outlets reporting talks and interest; Ratiu reportedly open to the move).
31 AugRead full article →