The level of tension between Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid fell on Wednesday after it reached a dangerous high with speculation on his future rife. Club and player have reached a truce which is the first step towards an agreement that will keep them on the same page.

The atmosphere had turned sour and a meeting was needed to address it. It happened at Valdebebas on Wednesday between Sergio, who was accompanied by his brother and agent, René, and José Ángel Sánchez, the Real Madrid chief executive. The conversation lasted 45 minutes and served to repair relations somewhat.

Ramos made his feelings clear. The 29-year-old does not feel valued with his current contract and denounced the club leaks. He also underlined that he would not allow them to push him out via the back door. The centre-back also insisted that Florentino Pérez has not kept to the promise that he made him after his memorable, last-ditch goal in Lisbon. Ramos was told that he would be rewarded accordingly. One year later, that has not happened.

José Ángel Sánchez tried to rebuild bridges within the club, asking for the hostile environment to be minimised and that the player's entourage put an end to the rumours. The disagreements will no longer be broadcast. Both parties agreed to continue talks in a calmer manner.