Real Madrid weigh Jacobo Ramón's buy‑back as Rüdiger's future stalls

Jacobo Ramón has emerged as a complete defender in Serie A, prompting Real Madrid to study a possible buy‑back for 2027 as the German centre‑back Antonio Rudiger faces an uncertain future at the club.

Progress in Italy and the Champions League

The 1.96‑metre centre‑back, a former Real Madrid academy graduate, has logged 37 Serie A matches and 3,192 minutes, scoring three goals. His first season at Como, under Cesc Fàbregas, yielded 32 appearances and two goals, while the current campaign already records five games, 450 minutes and one goal. These figures underline his rapid development away from Valdebebas.

Fàbregas, now coach of the Italian side, demands bravery from Ramón to break lines from the first pass, a quality the defender says he is adding to his repertoire. The physicality and individual duels of Italian football have forced him to adapt, and he credits the increased gym work and personal preparation to former Real Madrid defender Álvaro Arbeloa.

Buy‑back clause and Rüdiger's contract

Real Madrid retain 50 percent of Ramón's economic rights and a clause to reacquire him, a deal struck when he was sold to the Italian squad in 2025 for €2.5 million. The club’s interest mirrors a similar case involving Nico Paz, also linked to a potential return from Valdebebas.

Antonio Rudiger, who extended his contract by one year with the approval of José Mourinho, is now deemed unlikely to receive another renewal due to injuries and limited continuity. This situation directly influences the possible reinstatement of Ramón at the Bernabéu.

Ramón, who made three La Liga appearances totalling 203 minutes for Real Madrid before his move, expressed ambition to earn a call‑up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, saying, “I work every day to one day wear the shirt of the Absolute.”