Sevilla are, for the third summer in a row, preparing themselves for some serious rebuilding in the transfer market. Veteran defender Sergio Ramos was not in their plans last year, but ended up signing just hours after the transfer slammed shut, but now it appears there is a good chance that his return to the club may be fleeting.

The 38-year-old is out of contract this summer, and there is no clarity on where he will play his football next season. Major League Soccer is reported to be his preferred destination if he leaves Andalusia, while Saudi Arabia will also show interest.

Speaking to Cadena Cope, departing manager Quique Sanchez Flores spoke highly of Ramos.

“Exceptional. There are players who, without having it, already feel you share the same blood with. We have shared 20 years of profession, almost without greetings, without exchanging shirts but there is a connection. How he lives the profession, from leadership, understanding… I am fortunate to have known him. He helped me understand things. He explained a lot about where I had landed. He helped to understand times and is a good instrument of dialogue to interact with colleagues.”

However his evaluation of his future did inspire much faith in Sevillistas.

“I’m not sure if he’s going to continue. He loves Sevilla very much but I think he doesn’t want to be part of the scene of a catastrophe. If you don’t sense that things are going to be done very well…”

That has been the fear for Sevilla fans. Since President Jose Maria del Nido Carrasco took over, and Sporting Director Victor Orta was brought in, there had been hope that a new leaf was being turned over. Indeed, this summer will likely be the making or breaking of Orta at the club, but Sanchez Flores’ statements suggest that Sevillistas should not get their hopes up, either with the club changing or Ramos staying.