Ramos Makes a Bold Comeback Play: A Spanish Club Might Be His Next Home

Ramos remains free after his Monterrey contract ended recently

Sevilla's season under pressure

Sevilla has endured the season's most losses and the league's leakiest defense by a margin.

The Marca newspaper suggested the situation opens a door to an unlikely hero: Sergio Ramos, the defender who recently signed a letter of intent with Sevilla's leading shareholders to initiate a club purchase, and remains a free agent after Monterrey, in recent days of discussions.

Ramos and the boardroom angle

During the club's sale process, Ramos looked into returning to play and retiring at Sevilla before moving into management, but the club did not consider it during the winter transfer window.

So what now? Even though Sevilla has a vacancy, this deal would raise questions about Spain's league salary cap and the club's heavy spending.

The road to a deal and the rules

The club does not have room to register a player, and would need special arrangements, such as financial guarantees, which require talks with La Liga to fund the deal.

There is a clause in Spanish sports law preventing active athletes from commercial ventures in the competitions they participate in, but the sale timetable points to June, potentially making it workable.

Fans wonder if patience pays; punchlines: Ramos returns, Sevilla wins.