The future of Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid remains up in the air. Club legend Fernando Hierro has shared his thoughts on the matter.
Real Madrid have been urged to retain the services of Sergio Ramos, with Fernando Hierro calling for ‘the best center-back in the club’s history’ to be handed a new contract.
As things stand, a long-serving figure at Santiago Bernabeu could become a free agent when his current deal expires in the summer.
Failure to thrash out fresh terms has come as a surprise to many, with a number of clubs now sniffing around Ramos. Hierro hopes a compromise can be reached that suits all parties.
The Blancos legend, who was once a commanding defender himself, told El Confidencial of a World Cup winner: “I think we are very similar, by character, by way of being. We also have a very good relationship.”
“Sergio is a legend of Real Madrid and hopefully he will finish his sporting career at this club. I believe that players like him should finish in a great club.”
“In the sporting aspect, he has conditions that I did not have and for me he is the best center-back in the club’s history.”
“That is clear to me because of everything he has represented and I am happy for him, without a doubt.”
Few sides in Europe can match Ramos’ sporting and financial ambition, even with the Spain international now being 34 years of age.
However, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are among those that could do a deal if an opportunity presented itself. Madrid do have a policy for players above 30 regarding contract extensions.
But given the phenomenal impact of Ramos over the years, it won’t come as a surprise if Los Blancos break protocol to keep their influential captain for much longer.
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