Sergio Ramos’ Dramatic Return to Sevilla: Sacrifices Made On and Off the Pitch

Sevilla appears poised to welcome Sergio Ramos back to the club, a remarkable reunion that comes 18 years after he departed for Real Madrid. While Ramos has had his share of clashes with Sevilla fans during his time at the Bernabeu, his sacrifices to make this move happen are undeniable.

At the age of 37, Ramos has had several heated encounters with Sevilla supporters while donning the Real Madrid jersey, most notably celebrating a memorable brace at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan despite facing insults and objects hurled at him. This incident resulted in a partial stadium ban for Sevilla.

However, upon his return to Andalusia, Ramos expressed a sense of indebtedness to Sevilla, and his actions certainly reflect that sentiment. He has willingly foregone millions of euros to make this return to Nervion possible.

According to reports from MD, had Ramos accepted the offers from Galatasaray or Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, he could have earned €11 million or €20 million per year, respectively. Yet, at Sevilla, he will be earning just a little over €2 million per season, marking a staggering 90% reduction in his potential earnings compared to the Middle East offers.

Ramos’ comeback adds a compelling narrative both on and off the field. The reception he will receive from the passionate Sevilla faithful remains uncertain, as does the question of whether he will be forgiven for past incidents. On the pitch, Ramos may not immediately align with Jose Luis Mendilibar’s high defensive line, and he will face competition from six other central defense options within the squad.