The old order is changing. Real Madrid will have captains from other countries after more than 100 years

It could be said that the departure of Sergio Ramos marks the end of a great era for Real Madrid. Among other things, the club’s management will have to decide who will take over the captain’s armband instead of Ramos. And it looks like it won’t be anyone from Spain, for the first time since 1904.

Ramos quickly worked his way into Real’s starting eleven after his arrival from Sevilla and was soon given the captain’s armband as well.

But after 16 years, Ramos is parting ways with his beloved Real, the club announced on social media. It is clear that he will be saying goodbye as a legend.

And who will take over the captain’s armband from Ramos? According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the most talked about trio is Marcelo, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane.

All of them are experienced players, but none of them are from Spain. This means that after 117 long years at Real, there will be no home captain. This too may mark the start of a new era at Real Madrid.

Whoever the captain is, it will be extremely difficult for him to emulate the services Ramos rendered at Real. He was a leadership type who also led the club to many titles both domestically and on the European stage.

Source: Marca