Here it is, it's over… Debauched in Seville in 2005, when he was only 19 years old, Sergio Ramos left Real Madrid.
His contract was not renewed.
The end of a long soap opera and the beginning of a new adventure for the defender with four coronations in the Champions League (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) and five league titles of Spain (2007, 2008, 2012, 2017 , 2020) in white.
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It's one of the best decisions of my life,
" he said on Thursday at a press conference about his signing for Casa Blanca.
A moving farewell, with the now ex-captain of Real on the verge of tears. Emotion, but also the desire to restore certain truths. "
The first thing I would like to say is that I never wanted to leave Real Madrid, I always wanted to stay,
" promises the 35-year-old Spanish international (180 caps, 23 goals). However, the leaders of Madrid had offered an extension to the one that nobody imagined in another jersey a few months ago. So why this departure? "
After the title of champion of Spain in 2020, the club offered me the possibility of extending my contract, but due to COVID it was put on hold.
Over the past few months, the club has made me a one-year offer with a pay cut.
Money has never been a problem.
It was a problem in terms of years.
They gave me a year and I wanted two, it was stability for my family,
”explains Ramos.
"We are surprised that the offer has expired without our knowing it"
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Except that in the end, the Ex-Sevillian accepted Florentino Perez's offer. Too late. “
During the last few conversations, I said I accepted and they told me there was no more offer. I was told that although I accepted the last offer that was on the table, it had an expiration date. And I had not heard of it,
”he laments. And to continue: “
We are surprised that the offer has expired without our knowing it. No one gave me an ultimatum. We were in negotiations and when I was informed I made it known that I accepted the last offer, but I have no hard feelings.
"
Sergio Ramos, however, did not intend to tackle President Perez as savagely as he is capable of tackling opponents on the pitch.
He spoke of a “
father-son
” relationship that has always been “
extraordinary
”.
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He took me to Real Madrid and I will not make any statement against him, because in families there are also arguments and everyone has to look after their own interests, but today I will remember that hug that we gave ourselves during this event
”, assures the man with 101 goals (!) with Real Madrid.
PSG in the race?
And now ? Ramos has no intention of hanging up, that's for sure. He wants to “
show his best level for several years
” and win “
other titles
”. It remains to be seen where. "
I do not know if I will return to Spain or in which team I will go,
" he says. One thing is certain: we will not see him in the jersey of Sevilla, nor… of the Barcelona rival. “
Sevilla are the other club in my heart and I had a wonderful time, but so far I am not considering this option, just as Sevilla are not considering it. As for Barcelona, it's a categorical no. You can be very calm [about this],
”he smiles. And the PSG? The Parisian interest has been widely mentioned in recent months. Besides,the daily
AS
understands that this is the best option for Ramos, proposed to the leaders of the PSG. We imagine that the two Manchester, City and United, or other European leaders will not fail to appear in the coming days.
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We didn't think of any team. Since January, when I arrived on the market, my agent has received calls from interested clubs, but I never thought of leaving Real Madrid,
”reiterated Sergio Ramos, who will obviously leave an indelible mark in the world. history of the merengue club. A legend among legends. Just as Real will have marked him forever. “
The moment has arrived, one of the most difficult of my life. We are never ready to say goodbye to Real Madrid. A wonderful page of my life turns but another opens, made of dreams, of the future
», He notes. Recall that Sergio Ramos, victim of several physical glitches, has only been able to play five small matches in all competitions with Real since early 2021. He has also not been selected for Euro 2020 with La Roja and may so get ready on his next adventure.