Pathé Ciss Refuses to Train, Forcing Rayo Vallecano Exit

Senegalese international midfielder Pathé Ciss is actively seeking to leave Rayo Vallecano this summer, employing a strategy of not reporting for training to pressure the club into accepting offers for his transfer. Ciss, who is under contract until June 2027, has informed the club that he believes his time with them has concluded.

Rayo Vallecano, however, maintains that they are counting on the player and are unwilling to negotiate. The club's stance is that any team wishing to acquire Ciss must meet his release clause, which is set at 10 million euros. Sources close to the player indicate that Ciss has received significant interest from clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

According to these sources, the 32-year-old player is "very upset" with club president Raúl Martín Presa. Ciss accuses Presa of preventing him from advancing his career, particularly at a stage where he might secure a lucrative final professional contract. This is not the first time Ciss has sought a move away from Rayo; a notable attempt occurred on January 31, 2023, when an agreement with Olympique de Lyon for over five million euros fell through because Presa refused to negotiate.

Ciss, a 34-time international for Senegal, a runner-up in the Africa Cup of Nations, and a World Cup participant, joined Rayo Vallecano in 2021 from Fuenlabrada. He has since played 181 official matches for the club, scoring eleven goals.