Rayo Vallecano right-back Andrei Ratiu attracting interest from Barcelona & Tottenham.

• 26-year-old enjoying breakout season in Spain’s top flight
• Sporting director lays out plans for negotiations over Ratiu

Rayo Vallecano sporting director David Cobeno has warned suitors of right-back Andrei Ratiu. They not prepare to negotiate over a summer sale.

The 26-year-old is enjoying an excellent season on the right of Rayo’s defence, chipping in with two goals and two assists to help his side’s push for a spot in next season’s European competitions.

His form has attracted interest from a number สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที of sides across Europe. There was Premier League interest in January and Tottenham Hotspur believe to be eyeing a summer switch. While Barcelona have also identified Ratiu as a potential target.

In a recent interview Cobeno insisted. They will not make life easy for any of Ratiu’s suitors, instead pointing to the release clause in the right-back’s contract. Which is believe to sit at around the €25m (£21m) mark.

“He is 50% our player,” Cobeno began. “If someone wants to ask us about him. We are open to talk, but as of today, we would refer to the clause.

“He is a very important player for us, who is living his first year in the elite playing continuously and our wish is that he can continue for many more years.”

Ratiu was recently ask about the speculation. Did his best to distance himself from all the rumours surrounding his future.

“I’m focused on my work and on Rayo, which is my team, and I respect them,” he

“I come from a humble family. I’ve never like being the centre of attention, giving interviews. It’s hard for me to feel confident with people.”