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Fulham in talks to sign defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Fulham in talks to sign defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano
Summary

Fulham is negotiating a transfer for 28-year-old Romania defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano. Ratiu, who can play as a right-back, has been with Rayo since his La Liga debut in 2023. Fulham's new manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, aims to bolster the squad ahead of the transfer deadline after recently signing several players, including striker Gonzalo Garcia. Fulham lost their Premier League opener to Chelsea and won their subsequent Carabao Cup match against AFC Wimbledon.

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  • •Fulham is in talks to sign Andrei Ratiu.
  • •Ratiu currently plays for Rayo Vallecano.
  • •Fulham seeks defensive reinforcement this summer.
  • •Arbeloa is the new manager at Fulham.
  • •Fulham signed several new players recently.
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  • 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Ratiu
  • 10:31 AMBBC Football — Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Ratiu
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Fulham are in talks to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu, 28, from Rayo Vallecano.

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Fulham are in talks to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu, 28, from Rayo Vallecano.

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