Tag: Vallecano

Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiu
29 August 2026 Off

Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiu

By Total Football News

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

Talks are continuing over a deal for the 28-year-old, who is open to a move to Craven Cottage.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s side are looking to strengthen in defence. Ratiu is primarily a right-back but is capable of playing in other positions.

Romania-born Ratiu has spent almost his entire club career in Spain since joining Villarreal’s academy, apart from

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Pep Chavarria: Chelsea set to clinch deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back for initial £16.3m fee as Blues seek to replace Marc Cucurella | Football News
5 August 2026 Off

Pep Chavarria: Chelsea set to clinch deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back for initial £16.3m fee as Blues seek to replace Marc Cucurella | Football News

By Total Football News

Chelsea are set to clinch a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for a fee of around £16.3m (€19m) plus add-ons.

Both clubs are finalising the last details of the transfer. Negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing for more than a month, with Chelsea identifying Chavarria as the replacement for Marc Cucurella following his move to Real Madrid.

At 28, Chavarría offers the experience Chelsea have

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