The era of Spanish defender Sergio Ramos in Real Madrid is over after 16 years. The club’s management announced today that the long-time captain will leave on June 30 after the expiration of the current contract. Really, Real President Florentino Pérez will say goodbye to him at Thursday’s press conference.
Since her arrival in Seville in 2005, the club icon has helped Real four times to triumph in the Champions League and at the World Club Championships, Ramos has collected a total of five domestic titles. He took over the captain’s armband six years ago.
The 35-year-old former world and European champion has been hit by injuries this season. At the beginning of February, he underwent surgery for his meniscus, then for the next few weeks he worked with his calf, and shortly after his return he developed inflammation of the tendon of the thigh muscle. He did not agree on the extension of cooperation in Real.
According to media reports, the club offered the player a one-year contract with a salary reduced by ten percent. But Ramos allegedly demanded a contract of at least two years.
The European record holder in the number of starts for the national team also lost the start to the Euro due to the latest health problems. It will not expand its balance of 180 matches and 23 goals in the national team.
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