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Key reason why Jacobo Ramon has ruled out Real Madrid return – report
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.
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.
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.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
