The ex Real Madrid defender: “I feel in the right place. And this type of football gives results”
Educated, smiling, nice. Jacobo Ramon looks like the boy next door. From the top of its almost 2 meters it conveys tranquility and good manners. After all, in Valdebebas, the Madrid Cantera in which he landed at 8 years of age, he pointed out for his extreme sobriety in situations of defensive risk.
After 12 years to “La Fábrica” the transition to Como has arrived.
“I was at the Club World Championship with Real, the clubs were spoken, Cec called me telling me that according to him I was perfect for them, and I was very happy to go to him. Everything very quick, we were on the same wavelength. That of Como is a super ambitious project, and then I already had several friends there, Nico Paz, Assane Diao, Jesus Rodriguez … the right place to continue my journey”.
In Spain it is said “coming and kissing the saint” to give an idea of immediate result. Jacobo laughs.
“Actually … I thought I would have struggled a little more to adapt, and instead they helped me a lot, I started with two games as a starter and I am super happy”.
Last year he was with Ancelotti, making his debut in the Champions League and Liga. First impressions on Serie A?
“Very soon to draw conclusions, I can venture to say that Serie A seems to me a slightly more physical championship than the Liga. I like it a lot and already last year I looked at different games of A, I appreciated the competitive spirit of the tournament. In Spain, Real Madrid and Barcelona they are much higher than the others, in Italy the Scudetto race is increasingly wide, there are very strong 6-7 teams that can beat them among them. Easy to lose points and all games are very complicated.
Here, where do you want to arrive?
“I don’t know, but the ambition is not lacking. Como has made big investments with many young people like me who can improve. We do not place ourselves limits.”
Como has 4 summoned with Spain, two in the major and two in the Under 21.
“Further demonstration that things are doing well.”
Debuts with Under 21.
“The goal is clear, to qualify for the European 2027, try winning it and go to the Olympics in 2028”.
Spain and Madrid have inexhaustible nurseries.
“And they use them. I am 20 years old and in the national team in my role they play two young people younger than me, Huijsen and Cubarsí, owners in large clubs. Jesus Rodriguez has done well with Betis and now at Como and de la Fuente he called it. The doors are open: it is up to us to take advantage of the thing”.
In this century, Madrid Cantera produced 166 players employed in the 5 major championships, most of all. A certainty for you that you grow up.
“Absolutely. They do an exceptional job. They form people as well as players, I am what they are thanks to Madrid, then it is clear that it is difficult to get to the first team but when you are there you know that you are in the best place on a formative level”.
And Como, understood as a city, stadium, environment?
“Wow, magnificent. The place is beautiful, the impressive stadium, small but with hot people, are very happy”.
And Nico Paz? We are all crazy about him.
“He is a great friend of mine, and I wish him the best. I hope I remain with me for many years at Como. I have not been surprised, I have known him for some time, I knew how strong he was, I only expected that he showed him in the world. And he is doing it.”
“He did a great job last year, and in a few weeks I have already learned many things with him.”
“A privilege to be able to have it in the locker room. He is the national team captain and in addition to being a great player he is an incredible person. An example.”
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