Ramos Returns To Boyhood Club Sevilla After 18-Year Absence

In a monumental homecoming, veteran former Spain defender Sergio Ramos announced on Monday his return to his beloved hometown club, Sevilla, following an astonishing 18-year absence. The 37-year-old icon expressed his delight at this momentous decision during a media statement, emphasizing the significance of rejoining his roots. "It's a very special day, returning home is always a tremendous joy, now we have to do the medical," said Ramos, displaying his eagerness to begin this new chapter. "Happy to return and try to contribute as soon as possible, which is the important thing." Sevilla currently finds themselves at the bottom of La Liga without a single point after three matches. However, as reigning Europa League champions, they have secured a spot in the coveted Champions League group stage, with their campaign set to commence on September 20. Ramos initially departed Sevilla at the tender age of 19, embarking on an illustrious journey with Real Madrid for a then-record fee for a Spanish defender. In 2021, he took his talents to Paris Saint-Germain, but following the conclusion of his contract with the French giants in June, Ramos had been without a club. Local reports suggest that Ramos had received a tempting offer from Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. However, the allure of returning to his roots proved irresistible. "I was eager to return home. It made no sense to go anywhere else without passing through here," declared Ramos, highlighting the profound emotional connection he shares with his birthplace on the outskirts of Seville. During his 16-season tenure at the Bernabeu, Ramos achieved incredible success, clinching La Liga titles five times, the Champions League four times, and the Champions League four times. His international career was equally illustrious, representing Spain in 180 games, scoring 23 goals, and contributing to their victories in the European Championship twice (2008 and 2012) and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.