Sergio Ramos spent many years with Real Madrid, over 16 years in counting and now he is headed to PSG on a two-year contract. Ramos, 35 will play two years of football at PSG until he turns 37 and he’ll earn less than what he was earning in weekly wages while at Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos said this after his transfer to PSG, “I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain,” “This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget. I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players. Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible.” he added.
Ramos’ exit from Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos told the media that he was shocked when he realized Real Madrid offered him a deal then they took it off the table. According to him, “It wasn’t a financial problem. They offered me one year, I wanted two,” Ramos said at his Real Madrid farewell news conference on June 17. “In the latest conversations I accepted the offer with a pay cut, and I was told there was no longer an offer. It had an expiry date and I didn’t realise. It surprised me.”
Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi, was so excited to offer Ramos a deal, he said: “Today, Paris welcomes one of the greatest players of our era. We are delighted to announce that Sergio Ramos has joined us. Sergio is a complete footballer, one of the best defenders in the history of the game.
“He is a born competitor, a leader, and a true professional. His vast experience and ambition is in perfect synergy with those of the club. I am proud to see him in a Paris Saint-Germain jersey and I know our supporters will reserve a fantastic welcome for him.”
Ramos will play alongside, Neymar and Mbappe, it unclear if he’ll be a starter but he will be a great super sub for the team and he has lots of big games experiences.
Sergio Ramos’ record at Real Madrid
- He played 16 years of football at Madrid
- 671 games played
- 101 goals
- won 5 La Liga trophy
- 5 Supercopa de Espana
- 4 Champions league
- 4 FIFA club world cup
- 3 UEFA super cup
- 2 Copa Del Rey
What a legend…
How much will Sergio Ramos make from PSG:
according to our sources, PSG offered Ramos a two-year deal worth €12m per season with a bonus that will take his annual salary up to €15m (£13m/$18m).
