Hermoso ‘not used’ to Roma’s coach changes and can’t rule out Liga return

The 29-year-old swapped the Madrid outfit with Roma last summer, but he conceded he can’t ‘close the door’ to a potential return to Spain as the ease of playing in his own ‘home country’ is something that he’s still attracted to and would make things ‘easier’.

Hermoso: changing three coaches ‘not easy’, ‘I can’t close the door’ on a return to Spain

“Settling in at Roma was difficult, but within the team, despite the coaching changes, there’s a great atmosphere, even though we haven’t yet found consistency in the league,” Hermoso told AS in an interview.

“Personally, however, I adapted quickly. And then there are the Argentinians and Angeliño, who’s also Spanish.

“It’s not easy [to change two coaches quickly], honestly. I wasn’t used to these kinds of changes, but football is like that, and you have to adapt. I hope we’ll soon find consistency in our results and be able to turn the situation around.”

Real Madrid reportedly targeted Hermoso to replace long-term injured Eder Militão, and the Giallorossi defender admitted to being still ‘grateful’ to the Merengues for the time he spent there playing for their youth sides at the beginning of his career.

“Yes, yes. I read about it [the transfer rumours]. Many friends told me,” the Spaniard added.

“It has happened during various transfer windows. Every time you’re linked to great teams like Real Madrid, it’s an honour. I was part of their youth academy, and I’m grateful for everything they contributed to my development.

“I’m 29, and a large part of my career has been in Spain.

“I like La Liga football, and being in your home country makes everything easier. That’s why I can’t close the door on a possible return to Spain.”