Real Madrid Secures Rüdiger's Replacement
The German center's contract ends in June 2027
The Real Madrid transfer market would have chosen Jacobo Ramón, a 21-year-old center-back, as the top option to replace Antonio Rüdiger if the German does not continue at the club after June 2027. The information comes from MadridistaHoy and places the Como player as the main candidate to return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid keeps Jacobo Ramón on its radar
The contractual situation of Antonio Rüdiger sets the stage. The center-back renewed on June 16 for a season, and his contract with Real Madrid ends on June 30, 2027, making the upcoming season crucial in defining his continuity.
According to information from MadridistaHoy, the White Club does not plan to extend the contract further and has already identified Ramón as an alternative. Currently, there is no official confirmation from Real Madrid regarding a definitive decision on the German's future.
The potential return also has an established financial route. Ramón was transferred to Como 1907 in July 2025, but Real Madrid retained 50% of his rights and a buy-back option valued around 8 million euros by AS.
The operation aligns with the defender's progress. Ramón has played in the first 5 Serie A matches this season for Como, all as a starter, accumulating 450 minutes and one goal, as per the Italian club's official records.
💣 EXCLUSIVE MH | Real Madrid has chosen Jacobo Ramón as the FIRST OPTION to replace Rüdiger next season.
— Madridista Hoy (@madridistahoy) September 25, 2026
🔝 Unless there is a surprise, the German will NOT RENEW, so the Como 1907 central has the ADVANTAGE to return in the summer of 2027.
✍🏼 @javirubiano14… pic.com/9YGXO5VZPS
Jacobo Ramón gains importance at Como before returning to Madrid
Jacobo Ramón's performance explains why his name is back in Real Madrid's plans. The central defender started in Como's 2-1 victory against Parma on September 14 and scored the opening goal.
Cesc Fàbregas has also granted him continuous playing time at the beginning of the season. AS highlighted that Ramón had played every minute in Como's first five matches, with the Italian team emphasizing a defensive line with a prominent role for the Spaniard.
The scenario differs from his departure. Ramón left Real Madrid in 2025 after joining Valdebebas at 8 years old and making his first-team debut the same year. The club chose to support his development with an operation that maintained a pathway for a return.
Furthermore, his contract with Como extends until 2030, but Real Madrid retains mechanisms to reclaim part of the player's rights. This circumstance simplifies a potential operation in the summer of 2027.
Therefore, the next season will be the decision point for both parties. If Rüdiger does not extend his contract and Real Madrid sticks to the plan indicated by MadridistaHoy, Jacobo Ramón will have a favored position to return in summer 2027, subject to his performance at Como and the team's requirements defining the final decision.
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