Sergio Ramos made a special request ahead of his return to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid, according to reports.
Ramos returns to the Bernabeu for the first time in four years with Sevilla on Sunday, having won 22 trophies across 16 years at Real Madrid before leaving to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
The Spaniard made 671 appearances for Real, winning La Liga five times and the Champions League on four occasions. He is the Spanish giant's fourth-highest all-time appearance maker.
Advert
Now plying his trade at boyhood club Sevilla, Spanish publication Carrusel Deportivo has alleged that the 37-year-old asked Sevilla skipper Jesus Navas if he could captain the side for the Real encounter.
Navas has allegedly accepted Ramos’ request to take the armband for the game.
Moreover, Ramos says he will not celebrate if he scores upon his return to the Bernabeu.
Advert
"I have a lot of respect for all the fans and all of Madrid," he said. "I wouldn't celebrate but if I happen to score and it was enough for us to win I would be delighted, those three points would be very good for us."
Real played at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano during Ramos' final season at the club due to renovation work being conducted at the Bernabeu.
Speaking to La Liga, Ramos added about his return to the ground: "It will make me feel like I am at home.
Advert
"In the end, I spent many years there in the most important moments of my career. And I have wonderful memories of the people, the fans, everyone, my teammates.
"I think it will also be a unique moment for me, a very emotional moment."
Real Madrid are currently at the La Liga summit with 62 points, while Sevilla are 15th on 24 points.
Topics: Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos, Sevilla, La Liga, Champions League, Football, Transfers
Chris Byfield