BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First it was Lionel Messi, and now it’s Sergio Ramos with his future in question.
Ramos is ready to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him since mid-January, but his commitment to Real Madrid is not assured with his contract set to expire on July 1.
Negotiations between the central defender and the club are apparently going nowhere.
“I would like to be able, as of today, to say something, but there is nothing new to mention,” Ramos said this week.
In 16 seasons with Madrid, Ramos has helped the club win four Champions League titles, five Spanish leagues and two Copa del Reys, with both his hardnose defending and some timely goals.