Sergio Ramos' second stint at Sevilla is limited to just one season. The 38-year-old defender and the Andalusian club decided on Monday to part ways.
Ramos returned last summer to his boyhood club, which he left in 2005 for Real Madrid. At Sevilla, the former Spanish international played in the youth academy and made his professional debut. The veteran signed for one season in September, and both parties have now decided to leave it at that.
Sevilla announced Ramos' departure through official channels. The former World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain will bid farewell to the fans on Tuesday morning at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Some of the supporters had previously expressed their dissatisfaction with Ramos' return, as he had not been popular among Sevilla fans during his time at Real Madrid.
The 180-time international played 37 official matches for Sevilla this season and scored seven goals, including one in the home defeat against PSV in the Champions League. Despite his contributions on the pitch, the reunion was marked by mixed reactions from fans and a season that did not meet expectations for the club.
Sevilla struggled throughout the season, finishing fourteenth in La Liga, far below their usual standards. Ramos' return was seen as a move to bolster the defense and bring experience to the squad, but it also highlighted the club's broader challenges. The decision to part ways after just one season suggests that both Ramos and the club are looking for fresh starts.
It is not yet known if Ramos will continue his career after his departure from Sevilla. At 38, he remains a highly experienced and skilled defender, but his next move is uncertain. There is speculation about possible retirement or a final stint at another club, potentially outside of Europe.
Ramos' departure marks the end of a significant chapter for both him and Sevilla. For Ramos, it was a return to his roots and an opportunity to close the circle of his illustrious career. For Sevilla, it was an attempt to reconnect with a former star, hoping to leverage his experience and leadership. As both parties look to the future, the legacy of this reunion will be remembered with mixed feelings among the fans and within the club.
The farewell event at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán is expected to be emotional, with many fans likely to turn out to bid farewell to one of the most iconic players in Spanish football history. Regardless of the mixed reactions to his return, Ramos' contributions to the sport and his storied career remain indisputable.
