2023-09-05 05:16:00
He appeared all smiles. Simply “happy” to be back where it all really began for him. 27 years after joining the local academy and 18 years after leaving the club for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos is – finally – back at Sevilla FC.
While, on Sunday, he was still announced on the side of the Saudi club al-Ittihad – where he would have joined the French Karim Benzema or N’Golo Kanté -, the former defender of PSG, free since the end of his contract with the Parisian club in June, finally opted for the choice of the heart.
According to the local press, Sergio Ramos, 37, would have declined a contract of 11 million euros per season in Turkey and another of 20 million euros from al-Ittihad to come to Sevilla.
“It’s a very special day, it’s always a great joy to come home, now we have to take the (medical) tests, which he has to pass on Monday), “said the central defender on Monday. 180 selections in the Spanish team. “I am happy to be back, continued the interested party in front of the press which was present in number at the airport for the arrival of the player. Happy to come back and try to reach you as soon as possible. “He signed for a season in favor of the Andalusian club after the medical visit. Free of any contract, he could sign up after the end of the summer transfer window.
“I’m coming back because I owe a debt to my grandfather, my family, Antonio Puerta and the Seville supporters,” continued the world champion (in 2010) and double European champion (2008 and 2012).
Sevilla FC are currently in last place in La Liga after four rounds, but are one game behind. In the Champions League, the Andalusian club will play the group stage in Group B, with Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens.
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