Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has officially asked to leave the club this summer. However, manager Rafa Benitez told the "Daily Star" that he is fully certain Ramos will stay: "I have a lot of respect for Louis van Gaal, but Sergio will be staying with us. He is our player, our captain. I would like to see him (at the club) at the beginning of the season, because he's a key player for us."