Jacobo Ramon leaves Real Madrid after twelve years, cites timing

Jacobo Ramon has decided to leave Real Madrid after twelve years at the club, saying “I knew my time had come”.

Real Madrid have seen several promising academy graduates establish themselves away from the Santiago Bernabeu in recent seasons. The biggest name among them is Nico Paz, who has become a superstar in Serie A for Como. Another player whose career has followed a steady upward trajectory is Jacobo Ramon, who also plays for Como.

Decision and Spain call‑up

The 21‑year‑old has earned his maiden call‑up to the senior Spain squad. He said “It’s very difficult to break into the first team. The competition is enormous, and I felt I needed to show elsewhere what kind of player I was.”

He has performed exceedingly well at Como. He had already experienced first‑team football at Madrid but recognised establishing himself as a regular starter would be considerably more challenging. Rather than waiting for occasional opportunities, he moved elsewhere to accelerate his development. He added “I took the right step at the right time, and so far, it’s working out well for me.”

Fabregas influence and future options

Cesc Fabregas played a crucial role in his decision. Ramon revealed that Fabregas personally contacted him to explain Como’s ambitious project and how he would fit into the team’s playing style. He said “Cesc called me, explained his idea of football, and I felt it suited the type of player I am perfectly.”

The chance to develop under a manager who prioritises possession and building attacks from the back appealed to him. Cesc has been instrumental in developing Jacobo Ramon.

Real Madrid have a buy‑back clause for Ramon next summer and could look to bring him back for the upcoming season. Los Blancos could re‑sign him and sell him back to Como for a higher fee, as they did with Nico Paz last summer. Alternatively, Jose Mourinho could decide to include Ramon in his first‑team plans and give him opportunities next season.