Barcelona revive interest in 27-year-old La Liga right-back as a contingency if Kounde departs this summer

A number of modifications are anticipated to happen within the FC Barcelona protection within the upcoming summer time switch window. The Catalans are primarily working to herald one other center-back, however some strikes on the flanks may not be dominated out.

They’re already being linked with a number of names for the left flankthe place Joao Cancelo’s continuity is topic to some doubt. In the meantime, modifications may happen on the appropriate flank, as SPORT studies that some studies from Romania counsel that the Rayo Vallecano fullback Andrei Ratiu is as soon as once more being linked with Barcelona.

The defender was already related to the Blaugrana aspect final 12 months, and this 12 months, his performances have been fairly good, as he has helped his staff attain the semi-finals of the UEFA Convention League.

Nonetheless, the 27-year-old right-back renewed his contract with the Madrid aspect final 12 months and is now dedicated to them until 2030. Equally, Rayo now have additionally full rights over him, and have his launch clause set at €25 million.

One cause Barcelona are contemplating this transfer is that they’re anticipating a proposal from the Premier League for Jules Kounde, and if this chance materializes, they might have Andrei Ratiu as a goal prepared to exchange the Frenchman.