Ismaila Ciss

According to reports from August 2026, Rayo Vallecano is demanding the player's full €10 million release clause. This figure is also mentioned in reports from September 2025. A past offer from Olympique Lyon in January 2023 was reportedly around €6 million, which Rayo rejected. His market value was estimated by Transfermarkt at €1.8 million in August 2026 and €2 million in September 2025.

Our valuation for Pathé Ciss is shaped by the significant conflict between Rayo Vallecano's demand for his €10 million release clause and the player's weakened negotiating position. At 32 years old, in his final contract year, and actively forcing a move by refusing to train, the club is unlikely to achieve its asking price. A rejected €6 million bid from 2023 serves as a historical benchmark, but his current value is likely lower due to his age and contract status. Sustained interest from multiple clubs should prevent the fee from collapsing entirely, supporting a value below the historical bid but well above recent market estimates.