The fierce competition facing Barça for the trendy full-back in LaLiga

Andrei Ratiu is one of the trending names in LaLiga EA Sports. The right-back, who is having his breakout season with Rayo Vallecano, continues to establish himself as one of the great revelations of the season week after week. Last Saturday, the Romanian scored a stunning goal in the draw between the Madrid team and Sevilla, sending a beautiful curling shot into the top corner of the Sevilla goal, astonishing everyone in the stadium.

This goal comes amid rumors linking him to a possible departure from the team managed by Iñigo Pérez next summer. The player's excellent performance has not gone unnoticed in the Catalan capital, where FC Barcelona is closely monitoring him, considering he could be a great reinforcement for a right-back position where Jules Koundé lacks a reliable substitute.

The Blaugrana club has very good reports on the 26-year-old defender, and even, Deco, the club's sporting director, has already explored his possible signing in a meeting held with the player's representatives. However, the competition for the player's signing will not be easy, as several teams are also tracking him.

Ratiu has a long list of 'suitors'

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', in LaLiga, both Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal are considering the possibility of acquiring his services for the next season. In fact, the 'Yellow Submarine', the club where he was trained, retained 50% of a future sale, although they are seriously considering bringing him back.

However, the interest in Ratiu is not limited to Spain. In the Premier League, Brighton and Tottenham are closely monitoring his situation, while Roma and Atalanta are doing the same from Serie A. Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen has him on their list of potential signings due to the possible departure of Jeremie Frimpong in the summer window.

With a contract until June 2028 and a release clause of 25 million euros, the Romanian full-back is set to be a key player in a race that promises to be intense. His market value is increasing day by day, and at Can Barça, they will need to act soon if they want to remain in contention for his signing.