Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid – Alastair Grant / AP / SIPA
Real Madrid made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday evening. Emblematic figure of the Merengue club, Sergio Ramos leaves Real. His contract expires on June 30.
The 35-year-old Spanish central-defender and captain has worn the Real jersey since 2005, with which he has won the Champions League four times and La Liga five times.
The club indicates in its press release that a tribute and farewell ceremony will take place on Thursday at 12:30 pm in the presence of President Florentino Perez and that the player will give a press conference following.
Ramos wanted to extend for two years
This announcement puts an end to speculation on the possible extension of Ramos who was not selected by the Spanish coach Luis Enrique to play the Euro. According to the Spanish press, Real were offering the player an additional year with a 10% pay cut while Ramos wanted to extend for two years.
Its destination is not mentioned in the press release.
Andalusian, Ramos was trained at Sevilla FC where he made his professional debut in 2004-2005 in a single season before joining Madrid.
Injuries and Covid-19 for its last season
An intractable central defender, he is also a goalscorer thanks to his excellent header. He has scored over 100 goals for Real Madrid in 16 seasons. He was also a key part of the team from Spain, world champions in 2010 and Europe in 2008 and 2012. He scored 23 goals in 180 caps.
His last season at Real Madrid was disrupted by numerous injuries. He was injured in his right thigh, left calf and left hamstrings and also contracted Covid-19.