BARCELONA have been urged to make a controversial transfer swoop for Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos by Rivaldo.
The Spanish centre-back, 34, is out of contract on the Bernabeu in the summertime.
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Rivaldo reckons Barcelona ought to go after Real Madrid captain Sergio RamosCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Contract negotiations have stalled between the captain and the membership over the size of any extension.
And former Barca attacker Rivaldo reckons Barca ought to strive their luck by capitalising.
The 74-cap Brazil worldwide advised Betfair: “A participant has to be skilled, and when you have good gives, I do not suppose it is okay to hear them.
“Of course, Sergio Ramos can be an excellent signing for Barcelona.
“It can be historic and it could be controversial due to Sergio Ramos’ historical past with Real Madrid.”
But Rivaldo could also be left disenchanted due to Ramos’ loyalty to Los Blancos.
Speaking about the potential for Lionel Messi – one other LaLiga star out of contract this summer time – heading the opposite method to Madrid, Ramos dominated out a transfer.
The 178-cap Spaniard, who earns a reported £312,000 per week, stated: “Would I settle for Messi in Madrid? 100 per cent.
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“Without doubts. I’d even invite him to my home to assist him!
“But I’d by no means play for Barcelona, nor for €50million (£43m) nor for €70m (£60m) per 12 months.
“There are some issues that cash cannot purchase. It’s unimaginable.”
Ramos joined Los Blancos from Sevilla in 2005, scoring 100 objectives in 668 appearances and successful 22 trophies.
He has not performed since January, although, due to a knee harm which required surgical procedure.
But that has not stopped loads of press conferences being dominated by questions surrounding his future – a lot to Zinedine Zidane’s frustration.
However, ought to no deal be organized, Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester United might look to pounce.
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The ex-Barca playmaker spent 5 years on the Nou Camp between 1997 and 2002Credit: EPA
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