Sergio Ramos has admitted he wasn’t happy with certain things but insisted money wasn’t the problem in the negotiations to extend his contract with Real Madrid.
The Los Blancos defender confessed “it’s true that I wasn’t comfortable with certain things but that has all been cleared up.” “Had it come down to financial reasons I wouldn’t have stayed, because I could have earned more elsewhere,” he revealed.
In the press conference to announce his contract extension until 2020, Ramos acknowledged “this was a drawn-out renewal process but my head and my heart were always here. I couldn’t be happier and as I always say, Hala Madrid!”
“Being part of this club is a dream that I would like to last for as long as possible. Playing for the greatest club in the world and wearing the captain’s armband is an honour and a privilege, but it also entails a level of commitment and responsibility that I will continue to approach with excitement, sincerity and honesty,” the Andalusian added.
The 29-year-old dismissed the rumours about his desire to leave the club: “I never said that I wanted to leave. It was always my intention to stay here and my dream is to be able to retire with Real Madrid. I now have a new challenge ahead which is captaining the team, and I’ll take on this role with the upmost honesty. I hope to repay this joy to the supporters by winning titles.”
Ramos also addressed the topic of his relationship with the fans: “I hope they show me the same level of affection they have always shown me. I have never felt unloved here. We’re always subject to the performances expected of us, but every Real Madrid player has to live with that challenge and show complete commitment. I’ve always felt really loved and I think that will continue to be the case.”
