Sergio Ramos has started smiling again after months of uncertainty. His signing with Rayados de Monterrey has given a new boost to his career. With just two matches, the Sevillian has left his mark with two goals, showing that, at 38 years old, he is still in top form.
Ramos's arrival in Liga MX has sparked great excitement. His experience and leadership have been key in the first matches. The center-back has shown his best version, providing defensive solidity and being decisive in the opponent's area.
Beyond his present in Monterrey, a secret from his recent past has now come to light. It has to do with the Spanish National Team.
An Absence That Continues to Make Waves
Since his departure from PSG, many expected Sergio Ramos to be drafted again by Spain. However, that call never came.
During his time at Sevilla, the defender worked hard to regain his best level, but even then he was not considered. For a long time, there has been speculation about the reasons for his absence. Now, Albert Luque has revealed the true reason.
Albert Luque Reveals the Truth
The former sporting director of the Spanish National Team has broken the silence and explained the real reason why Sergio Ramos did not return.
According to Luque, the decision was not only technical, but other factors that had not been mentioned until now were also involved. "I spoke with Le Normand to convince him to play for Spain... and it was achieved. From there, he (Ramos) didn't understand it and, to this day, we haven't fixed our relationship," he stated in a recent interview.
Luis de la Fuente Never Considered His Return
Despite his experience and leadership, Ramos did not fit into the vision of the new coach. Luis de la Fuente was clear about it from the beginning. "It didn't make sense to bring Ramos for a couple of matches if the goal was to build a group for the future," Luque explained.
With this, all doubts about why the former captain never wore the Spanish National Team jersey again are cleared up.
The End of Sergio Ramos in the Spanish National Team
Sergio Ramos bid farewell to the National Team with 180 matches and two European Championships and a World Cup in his record. Despite his quality, the Federation's decision was firm: to bet on a new generation of footballers. Now, the defender lives his present in Mexico without looking back, enjoying soccer and proving that he still has much to give.
A New Chapter for Ramos in Rayados
While in Spain the debate about his exclusion continues, Ramos prefers to focus on his current stage in Monterrey. His start in Liga MX has been brilliant, and he has become a reference on and off the field. Despite his absence from the Spanish National Team, he continues to show that his talent and ambition are more alive than ever.