LaLiga legend Sergio Ramos has signed a one-year contract with Mexican club Monterrey. The 38-year-old had been a free agent since June when he ended his second spell with hometown club Sevilla. Ramos made 87 appearances for Sevilla in total. He also played 58 times for Paris Saint-Germain during a two-year stint in France.
Monterrey confirmed the news about Ramos signing and his new shirt number on Thursday night.
Madrid then published a short club statement on Friday morning. It read: ‘Sergio Ramos will play for C.F. Monterrey. His shirt number chosen to remember a legendary moment for our club: minute 93. A tribute to madridismo, a reminder of a moment that changed our history. Eternally grateful, @SergioRamos. We wish you lots of luck and success.’
Ramos wore No 4 on his back throughout his Madrid career.
As well as achieving remarkable success with Madrid, Ramos enjoyed a stellar international career with Spain between 2005 and 2021.
He earned 180 caps for his country, scoring 23 goals.
Ramos was part of the famous Spain side that won three major trophies back to back by triumphing at the 2008 and 2012 European Championships either side of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Ramos, who also won three trophies with PSG, will be hoping to add to his list of major honours in Mexico.
Monterrey have won the CONCACAF Champions League five times but have not lifted a trophy of any kind since their last continental triumph in 2021.
Monterrey will be one of three Mexican teams at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in USA.
Ramos won the Club World Cup four times during his Madrid career but that was when it was a seven-team event.
This year’s tournament will feature 32 clubs, with the winning team playing seven matches.
Monterrey will compete in Group E alongside River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds and Inter Milan.
