Ramos Signals a Real Madrid Return in Two Bold Steps
5 February 2026
Ramos Signals a Real Madrid Return in Two Bold Steps
Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has signaled support for a potential reunion with the club, noting he is a free agent after his Monterrey contract ended.
In a discussion on the Spanish show El Cafelito, veteran pundit Walter Pandiani who played for Deportivo La Coruña, Mallorca and Espanyol spoke about the role of a captain and the leadership void at Madrid, revisiting compatriot Fede Valverde and the team's current leadership gap.
Pandiani said: Real Madrid always needs a leader, and as of now they do not have one... Valverde remains the young captain, still the same player we saw years ago. He is wonderful, a great teammate, but perhaps he needs other types of players around him to help him.
He added: To be a Madrid captain, you need other qualities... If I were the coach, I would have brought Ramos back, even if he played only a few games.
He continued: Perhaps it would be good to bring back a former Madrid player. If I were the coach, I would reinstate Ramos to make a daily impact and to foster a positive locker room environment, defending Arbeloa-like leadership in a different way.
Marca reported that Ramos expressed appreciation for Pandiani proposal on social media, and a few hours later posted a video on Instagram featuring Real Madrid official anthem.
Commenting on social media, Ramos showed that the idea has life, and Madrid fans are watching closely as the conversation moves from coffee cups to a possible squad dressing room.
Punchline 1: If leadership grows on trees, Madrid should plant a Ramos tree in the locker room.
Punchline 2: Real Madrid may need a spare armband, just in case Ramos returns and signs it with flair like a calendar page.
