Sergio Ramos: “I can see myself being a club president, a sporting director or coach in the future”
The legendary Real Madrid centre-back gave an interview to UEFA ahead of the clash between PSG and Bayern Munich in the UCL.
Sergio Ramos is expected to play Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday evening. The now 36-year-old has always saved his best performances for the biggest stage and will hope to prove he’s still an elite player. Ahead of the clash between the two European titans, Ramos gave an interview Uefa where he spoke about his move from Real Madrid to Paris and his aspirations for the future.
Move from Madrid to Paris
“Leaving Real Madrid was of course a very big change. My goal is always to keep winning. I won a lot with Real Madrid but I thought this was a good opportunity for a change of scenery… to try and help a team like PSG. In the beginning everything was very difficult. You need to find a home and settle down, especially if you come with a family with four children. The process was a bit tough at the beginning, but everything worked out.”
Difficult start at PSG
“In the beginning, after I took that leap, everything went wrong. I got injured, had trouble recovering and adjusting to the new system, new team and new coach. You begin to doubt whether you did the right thing or not. But my career has been one of consistency, perseverance and hard work. You keep fighting and it will give more meaning to things in the future.”
Duel against Bayern
“When I think of Bayern I think of the day I scored against them [in 2014]. Of course we know they’re one of the best teams we’ve faced, a huge challenge. But getting past them would be a very positive message to send to the world. To win the Champions League you have to beat the best and Bayern are part of that every year.”
future aspirations
“I invest a lot of time in football and didn’t have time for my family. So when I retire, I will spend two years raising my children, doing everyday things that you can’t do outside of football, like skiing, taking the kids on vacations without stress, taking them to tennis lessons – a completely normal life.
I have more to do with my business but ultimately what gives me adrenaline and cheers me on is football. I’ve done it my whole life and it’s what I do best. I can imagine being one [club] President, sports director or coach.”
You can read the full interview with UEFA here.
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