Como director addresses Jacobo Ramon future amid Real Madrid return talks

Como director addresses Jacobo Ramon future amid Real Madrid return talks Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi has made it clear that Jacobo Ramon will remain at the Italian club for the rest of the season, while acknowledging the possibility of a future return to Real Madrid. The defender, who has earned a call-up to the Spain squad in the ongoing international break, remains on the radar of Los Blancos , but Como have no intention of losing him during the January transfer window. Real Madrid retain 50% of Ramon’s rights while also having an affordable buyback clause, leaving the door open for a potential move back to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the player himself has played down the prospect of a possible return , saying: “I swear, I’m not thinking about it.” Como expect Ramon to stay until the end of the season Now, it appears that Como, too, are also equally relaxed about the situation. Speaking to Radio Lo Sport (h/t MARCA ), Ludi said the Spanish giants had not communicated any plans regarding the centre-back. “Real Madrid hasn’t given us any indication regarding Jacobo Ramon,”   he explained. Real Madrid are linked with re-signing Ramon. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Ludi revealed that Ramon’s name had come up when Como negotiated with Real Madrid for Nico Paz, but insisted that the defender’s immediate future was not in doubt. “Real Madrid joked about Jacobo when we went to negotiate for Nico Paz,” Ludi added. “We’ve been following his situation and we’re talking about an extraordinary player who will undoubtedly stay with us for the whole season. It’s still too early to know what the future holds for him.”  The Como director also drew a comparison with the recurring speculation surrounding Paz, who was repeatedly linked with a return to Real Madrid around the same time last year. “I’m joking, but every year, between November and March, there were also rumours that Nico Paz should sign for Real Madrid. In the end, we’re lucky to still have him,” he said. Como eventually completed a permanent deal for Paz last summer, paying around €60 million. Ludi believes the arrangement worked well for the Italian club, even though Real Madrid retained a buy-back option that can be exercised within a specified period during the transfer window. Will Ramon return to Real Madrid? (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images) “We made a good deal, because now Nico Paz is a 100% Como player. That said, Real Madrid has a buy-back option until a certain date during the transfer window.  “In that case, it would be a sale that would validate our work and would be important for the club.” Real Madrid and Como could discuss Ramon’s future in the summer Real Madrid, for their part, remain eager to bring Ramon back, especially with Antonio Rudiger’s contract set to expire at the end of the season. However, the defender’s performances at Como have attracted significant interest from other clubs as well, with Manchester United understood to be among his admirers. A similar conversation like that of Paz could take place between Como and Real Madrid over Ramon next summer. Ludi did not rule out discussions between the two clubs when the season ends, but stressed that any agreement would have to work for everyone involved. “In due course, we will talk and find the best solution for Jacobo and for both clubs,” he acknowledged.