Real Madrid are in desperate need of a centre-back following Eder Militao's second anterior cruciate ligament injury, and arguably one of their greatest ever is available to come in immediately. Sergio Ramos, 38 years old, has not retired, and even signed for a new club after leaving Sevilla last summer.
However, he will not return to Real Madrid. After Militao's injury, Ramos He posted a video on his Instagram that showed the work, and the good shape he was in. Naturally, the speculation grew, since it was the only viable option seen to come as a free agent, which allows him to help immediately. However, Real Madrid won't sign someone just to tie them up, and they won't sign Ramos.
AS Diary explained that the decision was made on Sunday afternoon by the board and the president that his time in the club is over, and that they do not believe that he is up to standard. In addition, they would have to repair relations, after Ramos left under a cloud after long and tense contract discussions in 2021. It was a decision taken almost unanimously.
Real Madrid has identify other options to strengthen their backline, but it seems any move will have to wait until January. Until then it looks like Antonio Rudiger, Jesus Vallejo, Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni will be asked to hold down the fort. Asencio made his debut on Saturday with a clean sheet and an assist, coming on for Militao.
