What is holding up Pablo Ramón's move? Racing de Santander is still waiting for the outcome

Real Racing Club Santander

The name of Pablo Ramón continues to feature prominently in the Racing de Santander sporting planning. The Bale centre-back is one of the priorities to strengthen the heart of the defence following promotion to La Liga, and on paper, all the pieces seem to fit. The player wants to return to El Sardinero, Racing are determined to sign him on a permanent basis and Espanyol do not have him in their plans for the new season. However, the final agreement is still not closed.

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The centre-back's situation at the Catalan club leaves little doubt. Pablo Ramón trains away from the main group, along with other players who are not part of Manolo González's plans for next term. This is not a disciplinary measure, but a sporting decision while the club looks for a way out for several players who are under contract.

In Santander, they maintain confidence that the operation will end up going through. The defender's performance during the past campaign convinced the coaching staff and the sporting department, as well as showing that he can compete at the highest level. His knowledge of the dressing room, of José Alberto's style of play, and his quick adaptation to the club make his signing a low-risk move.

The player himself has also not hidden his desire to wear the green-and-white shirt again. After feeling important during his loan spell and seeing that he will not have a leading role at the Espanyol, his priority is to return to Racing to keep growing, now with the challenge of competing in La Liga.

So, what is delaying the deal? Everything points to negotiations focusing on finding the right formula to release the player from Espanyol or to reach a transfer on favourable terms for both clubs. Racing have no intention of repeating a loan and want to bring the centre-back in on a permanent basis, a situation that requires a satisfactory financial agreement.

Meanwhile, the need for Racing to strengthen the heart of the defence remains clear. With few specialist options for that position, the arrival of Pablo Ramón continues to be an absolute priority. Unless there is an unexpected twist, optimism remains high and everything suggests that his return to El Sardinero could be made official as soon as both clubs sort out the final details of the negotiations.