Sergio Ramos has revealed that he is ready to “die” for Paris Saint-Germain when they take on his former club Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.
The Spanish centre-back was asked about his emotions upon drawing his former club in Europe, and he left no doubts about his allegiance.
Ramos has only managed to play in one match this year for PSG amid prolonged muscular injuries, but he will hope to be available for the two-legged crunched clash.
Ramos almost played Manchester United instead of Real Madrid, but PSG were re-drawn against the Spanish side in an emotional turn of events for him.
“You know the affection and love I have for Real Madrid,” Ramos said. “Now it’s my turn to defend PSG and I’ll do everything possible to do it. It’s the team that bet on me. I’m going to die for PSG.”
“I would have liked not to have that confrontation [with Real Madrid], but returning to the Santiago Bernabeu is cause for joy [because] I could not have a real farewell because of Covid restrictions.”
The 35-year-old defender was an icon for Real Madrid, however his contract expired this past June and an extension was not able to be agreed upon.
PSG made a sufficient contract offer and Ramos jumped at the opportunity to play for France’s most prominent team.
