Latest on the possible exit of Ratiu

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The sticking point lies in the structure of the deal. The London club has tabled 25 million euros, a figure that matches the player's release clause, but split into deferred payments. At Rayo Vallecano, the condition is different: to pay the full amount upfront.

Raúl Martín Presa maintains that demand and, according to the information published, has not replied to either Fulham or Ratiu himself. That lack of response has left the player unsettled, who believes his commitment to the red-and-white club has been clear since he arrived.

The move is not happening in isolation. During the summer, the Nottingham Forest also kept a close eye on the full-back and even worked on a proposal worth 25 million euros through deferred payments. Rayo refused to negotiate under that formula and the English side ultimately moved to sign Daniel Muñoz, from the Crystal Palace, although it would not have ruled out Ratiu entirely.

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On Saturday afternoon, the player's representatives informed the Rayo of Fulham's interest and the English club's willingness to reach the amount of the release clause. In Vallecas, the position remained firm: do not negotiate and wait for an official offer.

That proposal arrived in writing this Monday. Fulham formalized an offer of 25 million euros in installments, which also reignited the alternatives Rayo had been working on to strengthen the right-back position if Ratiu's exit were to happen.

The player was not in the right mental state to compete and did not take part in last night's match. Meanwhile, Fulham keeps its deferred offer, Martín Presa demands the full and immediate payment of the clause and Ratiu continues to wait for a response.