More than 20,000 Sevilla fans attended the presentation of the central defender in Nervión; In tears, Ramos spent an emotional and unforgettable day.
It looked like a league or Champions League game. That Sevilla was about to enter the field. And actually the latter was going to happen, because on Wednesday it became clear that Sergio Ramos is Sevilla FC. Which is excused. The club’s anthem was played ‘a cappella’ just before the 37-year-old defender took to the field of Sánchez Pizjuán to greet the more than 20,000 people eagerly awaiting the appearance of their new idol. Or the old idol, the one who left eighteen seasons ago – not in the best way.
The Sevillian youth team player took the stage, looked into the stands, touched his chest and blew kisses as the crowd chanted his name. Seeergio, Seeergio. And he, multiple European champion with Real Madrid and winner of all with the Spanish national team, was as excited as ever. He was a happy boy. He touched his shield again and again. And there Ramos continued, in tears, while some children with banners hugged him in disbelief. “I’m going to try to control myself. In the end, it’s a very special day, very emotional. Many years have passed, but just like the day I debuted many years ago, today is an unforgettable day. After 18 years of times I’m back. I still feel very loved, despite everything that happened. I want to thank all the Sevilla fans for giving me the chance to feel loved.”
The dream of Ramos, who put aside the golden pension Arabia offered him to return home, came true. It was a game worthy of the MLS or the NBA. It didn’t matter that the team was at the bottom of the league. Neither the whistles of the fans nor the cries of ‘resignation’ for Pepe Castro mar the welcome party for the man from Camas. “We didn’t hesitate for a second, it was time to go home.”
No Sevilla player would miss it. Neither does Antonio Puerta. “I’m sure he’s having a good time with us from above,” Sergio reminded him. Not even his grandfather, whom he also mentioned in his first words on stage. “I celebrated every title as if I was still playing here. I come to kill for this shield, let no one doubt, and I apologize if any Sevilla player was offended,” he released to sign peace with part of the fans before presenting his family to society. He was such a child when he left Nervión that neither Pilar Rubio nor her four children existed in Ramos’ life. Later, Jesús Navas, Pablo Blanco and Joaquín Caparrós arrived to cover the central defender ‘in situ’. Marchena or Alfaro participated via streaming. Ramos returned to say thank you, threw balls (literally) into the stands, took photos and left. Cheerful.
Source: Goal