Antonio Rüdiger’s contract with Real Madrid expires next summer and it doesn’t look like it will be extended. But it won’t be as easy to lure a replacement for the German centre-back to the Santiago Bernabeu as many think.
Real Madrid have reportedly chosen Jacobo Ramón, a 21-year-old centre-back, as the main 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 their main candidate.
What Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea legend Cesc Fàbregas have achieved in his first managerial job is incredible. He has transformed the backyard club Como to qualify for the Champions League in a couple of seasons. “His ability to build talent makes it very inspiring to play for,” Jacobo Ramón said.
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Real Madrid keep Jacobo Ramón on their radar
Antonio Rüdiger’s contract situation sets the terms. The centre-back extended on June 16 for one season, and his contract with Real Madrid expires on June 30, 2027 – making the upcoming season crucial in determining his continuation.
According to information from MadridistaHoy, the White club are not planning to extend the contract further, and have already identified Ramón as an option. Currently, there is no official confirmation from Real Madrid about a final decision on the German’s future.
The potential return also has an established financial path. Ramón was transferred to Como 1907 in July 2025, but Real Madrid retained 50% of his rights and a buy-back option valued at around €8 million by AS.
The operation fits with the defender’s development. Ramón has played in the first 5 Serie A games this season for Como, all starting, with a total of 450 minutes and one goal, according to the Italian club’s official records.
Jacobo Ramón will be more important in Como before his return to Madrid
Jacobo Ramón’s performance explains why his name is back in Real Madrid’s plans. The centre-back started in Como’s 2–1 win against Parma on September 14 and scored the opening goal.
Cesc Fàbregas has also given him continuous playing time at the start of the season. AS highlighted that Ramón had played every minute in Como’s first five games, with the Italian team emphasizing a defensive line with a prominent role for the Spaniard.
The scenario differs from when he left. Ramón left Real Madrid in 2025 after joining Valdebebas as an 8-year-old and making his debut for the first team in the same year. The club chose to support his development with an operation that retained a way back.
Furthermore, his contract with Como extends until 2030, but Real Madrid retains mechanisms to regain part of the player’s rights. This circumstance facilitates a potential operation in the summer of 2027.
Therefore, next season will be the decision point for both parties. If Rüdiger does not extend his contract and Real Madrid stick to the plan indicated by MadridistaHoy, Jacobo Ramón will be in a favoured position to return in the summer of 2027 – depending on his performance at Como and the team’s needs that will determine the final decision.
Jacobo Ramón, who has it like the yolk in the egg, may very well want to stay than return to the club that last summer weighed him and found him too light.
