Chelsea Step Up Pursuit of Como Centre-Back Jacobo Ramon
A scheduled meeting between Real Madrid and Como will determine whether Los Blancos use a buy-back clause that could block any third-party transfer.
Overview
- Reports Thursday say Chelsea have accelerated efforts to sign 21-year-old Jacobo Ramon from Como as they hunt for centre-back reinforcements.
- Real Madrid retain contractual control through a buy-back option and are reported to be entitled to about 50% of any future sale, which limits Como’s ability to sell the player freely.
- Ramon is a 6ft 5in right-footed centre-back who rose through Real Madrid’s La Fábrica and worked with Xabi Alonso in the youth setup, a link cited as part of Chelsea’s interest.
- Como paid roughly €2.5m for Ramon last summer and he made about 37 appearances this season with two goals and multiple clean sheets while helping Como qualify for the Champions League.
- Next steps hinge on the Real Madrid–Como meeting this week; if Madrid decline to trigger the buy-back, Chelsea could press an approach but Como would still owe Real a large share of any transfer fee.