Jacobo Ramon on Spain Call-up, Cesc Fabregas’ Impact at Como, and Real Madrid Rumors

Jacobo Ramon earned his first senior Spain call-up after logging 1,291 minutes for Como, dismissing talk of a return to Real Madrid ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures.

The 21-year-old defender learned of his selection at home in Spain when teammate Assane Diao messaged him a screenshot of the squad list, an announcement the player initially doubted.

Spain Call and Cesc Fabregas

Ramon joined Como from Real Madrid in the summer of 2025 to secure regular playing time at the highest level. Under manager Cesc Fabregas, the center-back quickly established himself as a fixture in a backline that achieved historic results, including a 4-1 victory over Manchester United and a 9-1 rout of Lens.

“Datang ke sini untuk pertama kalinya merupakan kehormatan yang sangat besar, dan saya sangat bangga bisa berada bersama tim nasional Spanyol,” Ramon told reporters at the Las Rozas training ground, as reported by Kompas. “Jika saya berada di sini, itu berkat kepercayaan yang dia tunjukkan kepada saya dan apa yang sedang saya lakukan bersama Como.”

Fabregas explained his sporting project directly to the defender upon his arrival in Italy.

“Cesc langsung percaya kepada saya. Dia menjelaskan proyek tim kepada saya, dan caranya memandang sepak bola sangat sesuai dengan kualitas yang saya miliki,” Ramon added to Kompas.

Dismissing Real Madrid Rumors

While reports link the defender with future moves or potential interest from clubs tracking his development, Ramon remains focused on the current campaign with Il Lariani. Como currently contends with a historic schedule, and the defender stated he refuses to look past the immediate fixture list.

“Kembali ke Madrid? Saya tidak memikirkannya. Sekarang November, masih lama,” Ramon said in an interview with AS. “Semuanya baru saja dimulai, masih banyak yang menanti kami, dan saya hanya memikirkan itu. Dalam keseharian, saya sangat fokus pada Como, yang sedang menjalani musim bersejarah bagi klub.”

Other clubs continue to monitor his progress following standout displays in Europe. Manchester United scouted the Spanish youth international closely after facing Como in European competition, according to reports from TEAMtalk cited by Liputan6.com. Meanwhile, Bola.com said that Real Madrid retains future tracking options on the player they sold in 2025.

Ramon Praises Nico Paz for Defensive and Attacking Roles

Ramon also praised teammate Nico Paz for his dual contributions in attack and defense.

“Dia pemain yang luar biasa, dia membuktikannya di Liga Champions dan termasuk pemain dengan gol dan assist terbesar,” Ramon said of Paz to AS. “Orang-orang hanya melihat kontribusinya saat menyerang, padahal dia juga memberi kami kontribusi besar saat bertahan.”

La Roja is scheduled to face the Czech Republic on November 12, followed by a home fixture against England three days later in the UEFA Nations League.

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