Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has advised Real Madrid to target a centre-back with a ‘strong character’ and ‘strong personality’ as a replacement for Sergio Ramos.
Ramos joined Los Blancos from Sevilla in 2005 and went ahead to play over 670 games for the Santiago Bernabeu giants.
As the 2021-22 season draws closer, the 34-time La Liga kings are expected to bolster their backline with another world-class centre-back.
“They have [Raphael] Varane who is very good, but you need somebody to complement him,” Yobo told Goal.
“One of the criteria to consider before bringing a new defender is that such player must be a good footballer.
“Also, getting someone with a strong personality, strong character and presence on that field matters a lot for Real Madrid.
“As a defender, Ramos was charismatic, scores a lot of goals and the advantage he has brought to that team was immense and unquantifiable.
“That is the calibre of replacement they should be looking at – which is never going to be easy and tough luck for whoever is coming to fill those shoes.”
