PSG star reveals:

“I bled and vomited for 20 days!”

Gonçalo Ramos (right) and Kylian Mbappé(Bild: APA/AFP/FRANCK FIFE)

Gonçalo Ramos has had a difficult time at Paris Saint-Germain. In December, he fell victim to a virus that developed into an intestinal infection. He "bled and vomited for 20 days", he revealed.

PSG signed the player on loan from Benfica for 65 million euros ahead of schedule in November. A further 15 million euros could be added in bonus payments. But then the Portuguese's long period of suffering began ...

Gonçalo Ramos(Bild: AFP or licensors)

Between the end of November 2023 and the beginning of February 2024, he only started twice in 14 competitive matches - in the Coupe de France against two lower-ranked opponents. He scored against US Revel (9:0) and US Orléans (4:1).

"Lost eight kilos"
Now it is also clear why, as Ramos told the Portuguese newspaper "Record": "December was a complicated month for me. It started with a virus, which later turned into an intestinal infection. I bled and vomited for 20 days, couldn't eat and had a very high fever.

"I had to go to hospital four or five times and was put on a drip. I lost eight kilos. This misfortune didn't exactly help me get used to life in France." As a result, he had to start from scratch in January, "which wasn't easy".

Regular player with Mbappé's departure?
Ramos is now feeling better again and his performances are improving. He has been back on the pitch regularly since February under coach Luis Enrique. He played in seven league games (312 minutes) and scored three goals. However, he is not yet a regular. With Kylian Mbappé's possible move to Real Madrid in the summer, however, this "problem" should also be solved...