Jacobo Ramón is still being linked with a return to Real Madrid, but the 21-year-old has made it clear he is in no rush to leave Como. Real Madrid want him back as their first signing of the 2027 summer transfer window, yet Ramon is prioritising regular football and the chance to feel important where he is.

The Madrid return talk

Ramon made six appearances for Real Madrid’s first team before leaving, and the buy-back route has kept the story alive. Reports on the fee vary, with one figure putting the return at €9 million in summer 2027, while other outlets have mentioned an earlier €8 million step or a later rise in cost. The only part that feels settled is Madrid’s interest in bringing him back.

Ramon has pushed the conversation back towards the pitch. Speaking to teamtalk.com, he said: "I’m focused on the present.

I’m very happy at Como and I’m only thinking about doing my best this season, winning a lot of games and getting as far as possible."

Como is giving him a reason to stay

The move to Italy is not looking like a sideways step. Como have won four of their last five matches, sit eighth in Serie A after five league games and have 10 points from those five games. Ramon has started five Serie A matches and already has a 7.11 league rating, which is a strong return for a 21-year-old defender settling into a new team.

He is also playing in the Champions League this campaign, where his 6.64 rating suggests the level has risen without knocking him out of the picture. Como finished fourth in Serie A last season, so this is a club that has already turned itself into a place where regular football carries weight.

Arsenal have made a move for him, and Chelsea are among the other clubs watching the same situation. Mikel Arteta’s side are second in the Premier League, which explains the attraction, but the simple issue remains whether Ramon wants to swap starts in Italy for a bigger badge elsewhere.

Madrid still hold the buy-back route, Arsenal keep working on a move, and Chelsea remain in the mix. Ramon’s next decision is still tied to the same point, because his best argument for staying at Como is the one he is making on the pitch every week.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →