Sergio Ramos is in superior talks over a return to Sevilla, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Ramos, 37, has been a free agent since his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired in July.
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The previous Actual Madrid centre-back attracted curiosity from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and MLS, sources stated, however has opted for Sevilla as he prefers to remain nearer to residence.
Sevilla — whose LaLiga sport at Atletico Madrid was postponed on Sunday on the recommendation of native authorities, because of a forecast of heavy rain — are hoping to shut the deal within the coming hours.
Membership president Pepe Castro appeared to rule out a transfer for Ramos final month, saying he had “by no means been an choice” and stated the defender had been supplied to the membership “instantly and not directly.”
Sevilla — who received the Europa League in Could — have had a poor begin to this LaLiga season, dropping all three matches to this point and are backside of the desk.
Ramos was born in Camas, a city simply outdoors town of Seville, and performed for Sevilla as a young person earlier than becoming a member of Actual Madrid in September 2005.
He spent 16 years at Madrid, turning into membership captain and profitable 5 LaLiga titles and 4 Champions Leagues — offering one of the crucial iconic moments within the membership’s historical past along with his purpose within the 2014 Champions League last — earlier than becoming a member of PSG on a free switch in July 2021.
After an injury-hit first season in Paris and a extra spectacular second marketing campaign, Ramos left PSG this summer season and has since been contemplating his choices.
The previous Spain captain retired from worldwide soccer in February — two years after his final look — when he was advised he was not a part of coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans.
Ramos was a key a part of the Spain groups which received three back-to-back worldwide tournaments between 2008 and 2012, together with the 2010 World Cup.