Sergio Ramos makes his debut as a singer with "Cibeles," a nostalgic song reflecting on his departure from Real Madrid

After more than two decades on the playing fields, Sergio Ramos has decided to take an unexpected step in his career: music.

The former captain of Real Madrid released his first solo single this Sunday, August 31, titled "Cibeles," a track that combines ballad, flamenco, and urban rhythms, generating both excitement and controversy on social media.

From stadiums to stages

The Sevillian footballer, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Niña Pastori, Los Yakis, Demarco Flamenco, and Canelita, is now presenting a personal project with which he aims to share "his story."

In his profile on Instagram, where he previewed snippets of the music video, Ramos wrote: "My story, my music."

The music video, simple in its visuals, shows Ramos in casual clothing, seated with a rosary in his hands, interspersed with black-and-white images of his most iconic moments at Real Madrid: his debut in 2005, goals celebrated with Marcelo or Isco, and the statue of Cibeles shedding a tear.

An open letter to Real Madrid

Beyond the music, what has captured attention is the content of the lyrics, written by him.

Ramos sings verses filled with nostalgia and spite, interpreted by many as a direct message to Florentino Pérez and the club itself:

"There are things I didn't tell you that still hurt me. I never wanted to leave; you asked me to fly," and "Thank goodness I left, because you didn't treat me the same. You loved me and I loved you, but someone always gives more."

The hints are constant: from the 93rd minute of the Lisbon final, where he scored one of the most important goals in the club's recent history, to the bitter feeling that his departure in 2021 was not his own decision.

However, Ramos also leaves the door open for a future reunion with Madrid: "And even though it all happened this way, I would be thrilled to return. Once and a thousand times, you know it, Cibeles," he concludes the conversation.

The echo of an exit that still hurts

In June 2021, Ramos said goodbye in tears to the club that was his home for over 16 years.

"The moment has come, one of the most difficult of my life. One is never prepared to say goodbye to Real Madrid, but the time has come for me to bid farewell," he said at that moment, before breaking down in tears, visibly emotional.

Since leaving the team, he has insisted that that farewell was one of the most difficult moments of his sporting life. Despite describing his relationship with Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, as "like that of a father and son," he never hid the fact that that separation was fraught with tension.

Three years later, the Sevilla defender seems to have found in music a way to process that abrupt ending.

An uncertain future in music

In just 24 hours, the music video surpassed 19 million views on Instagram, demonstrating the interest generated by this new facet.

"Cibeles" was produced by Ovy On The Drums, known for working with Karol G and Nicki Minaj, and Yeray Music, a regular collaborator of La Mala Rodríguez and JC Reyes.

The result is a track that begins as an intimate ballad and ends with a blend of flamenco and urban styles.

On social media, the release generated a flood of comments and memes. Many users even compare it to the songs Shakira dedicated to Gerard Piqué.

Even so, Sergio Ramos is not the first to swap stadiums for stages.

Since Pelé released an album in 2006, several football players have sought refuge or a new form of expression in music, from Álvaro Benito with Pignoise to others.

With "Cibeles," Ramos adds himself to that list. Whether this will be a fleeting project or the beginning of a new career remains to be seen, but what he has already achieved is opening the debate and, above all, rekindling the emotions that his name still stirs in the Madrid community.

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