Key reason why Jacobo Ramon has ruled out Real Madrid return – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid have been considering whether to bring Jacobo Ramon back to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the Como defender has made it clear that regular playing time will be central to any decision over his future.

Los Blancos are believed to have an €8-9 million buy-back option for the centre-back, giving the club a relatively stronger route to re-sign the player if they decide he fits their plans.

For Ramon, however, returning to Real Madrid only makes sense if he has a realistic opportunity to play.

Jacobo Ramon does not want to sit on the bench

The Spaniard has enjoyed an important role at Como and has no intention of disrupting his development simply to return to his former club.

“The season has just started and I won’t focus on anything else,” he said recently.

That stance is understandable given Real Madrid’s current defensive options. 

Jacobo Ramon does not want to leave Como and move back to Real Madrid. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

The club has five centre-backs at present, although changes are expected, with Raul Asencio potentially leaving next summer and Antonio Rudiger’s contract running out as well.

Ramon had therefore emerged as a potential option to help reshape the position. The problem, though, is that a return could initially leave him behind several established defenders in the pecking order.

Real Madrid return could affect his development

According to Bernabeu Digital, Ramon does not want to sacrifice regular football for a place in the Madrid squad.

His concern is that limited minutes would restrict his development and could affect the confidence he has built by playing consistently for Como.

At this stage of his career, Ramon appears to value being an important player over simply being part of a bigger squad.

Ramon does not see regular playing time as feasible at Real Madrid. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Certainly, Real Madrid do have buy-back options that give them control over his future, but activating it would only make sense if the club can offer a pathway to meaningful minutes.

Endrick example reinforces Jacobo Ramon’s stance

For what it is worth, Ramon has a clear example of the risks involved in returning to Madrid without a guaranteed role: Endrick.

The Brazilian arrived with enormous expectations and is viewed as a major talent for the future. 

However, competition from Kylian Mbappe and the emergence of Carlos Espi, whose profile is considered a better fit for Mourinho’s plans, have restricted his opportunities, opening doors for another loan in January.

Simply put, Ramon does not want to find himself in a similar position.