SERGIO RAMOS’ contract talks with Real Madrid are at an impasse, according to reports – leading to speculation surrounding the 33-year-old’s future.
His current deal expires in the summer of 2021, by which time Los Blancos’ skipper will have turned 35.
Ramos has made 636 appearances for Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The player wants to stay at the Bernabeu… but according to AS is demanding a two-year extension.
Real are in no hurry to tie Ramos down, and are happy to wait until next season.
Negotiations could be tricky, however, with club policy being to only award one-year contract extensions to players 32 and over.
Ramos was linked with a big-money move to China back in May, but called a press conference to reveal that he intended to finish his career at the Bernabeu.
He even stated that he would be willing to play for Real for FREE.
The Spaniard said: “It is true that I have an offer from China on the table, I will not lie about it.
“The wage does not matter to me. I would play for Real Madrid for free.
“We have not talked about the economic issue. For me the relationship with a club is always about trust and an affection.”
But less that a year later, the two parties haven’t been able to reach an agreement.
Ramos previously flirted with Manchester United back in 2015, before signing a lucrative new deal.
And he is currently joint-top earner at the club alongside Gareth Bale.
Madrid chiefs are wary of financial fair play, having seen first-hand how difficult trying to shift Bale proved to be last summer.
Ramos wouldn’t be the first serving club captain to leave the Bernabeu should he do so, with Fernando Hierro, Raul and Iker Casillas all having departed as skipper.
Zinedine Zidane’s side are currently still fighting on two fronts – sitting a point clear of Barcelona in LaLiga, as well as facing Manchester City next week in the Champions League.
Ramos has won four Champions Leagues as a MadridistaCredit: Getty – Contributor
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
