Sergio Ramos, the legendary center-back, delves into his illustrious career, revealing how he came tantalizingly close to joining Manchester United during his remarkable tenure at Real Madrid.
As one of the greatest defenders of his generation, Ramos achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring 133 goals throughout his storied career. Most notably, Ramos enjoyed his best and longest spell at Real Madrid, where he claimed four UEFA Champions League titles and five La Liga championships.
After a remarkable 16-year journey with Los Blancos, Ramos embarked on a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain before making a sentimental return to his boyhood club, Sevilla.
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In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Ramos disclosed that he had turned down the opportunity to join the Premier League giants, United, back in 2015. Despite intense speculation linking him to the Red Devils during a summer transfer window, he ultimately chose to extend his contract with Madrid.
Reflecting on this rumored move, Ramos stated, “I stayed where I should have stayed, Real Madrid, but I was indeed close to playing for United. It was not to be, but I do keep that admiration for the club, the Premier League, and the players because the rhythm of play and the pace are different, and it’s a league we can all learn a great deal from, all of us. So that was not meant to be. I was glad to stay in Madrid, and now I’m glad to be in Sevilla.”
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Sergio Ramos Revealed Reason Behind Sevilla Return
Ramos also shared his heartfelt reasons for returning to Sevilla, the club where he began his senior footballing career in 2004. He explained, “This was a debt I had to my club, to Sevilla, the first team where I triumphed. This is also a personal debt towards my family, my parents, and my grandparents. This is a very personal decision, a decision made with the heart. It was the ideal time to do this, and I never thought about the option of going anywhere else when the opportunity of coming here came up.”
As Ramos continues his footballing journey with Sevilla, he has already featured in four La Liga games this season, with the club currently occupying the 15th position in the league table.
