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'Real Madrid legend' Sergio Ramos (39) made a surprise advance to the Mexican stage after a long break.
On the 7th (Korea time), the Mexican club Monterrey announced the recruitment of Ramos, a former Spanish national team center back, on its official website. Ramos signed a one-year contract for an annual salary of $4 million (about 5.7 billion won). It is said that various incentives such as extension options, participation and winning bonuses are included.
Monterrey said `Ramos is a symbol of world football,' adding that `his leadership and experience will greatly benefit the team.' Monterey Chairman Jose Antonio Noriega welcomed the signing of `Ramos will provide the necessary extra edge to a team that strives for greatness.'
Ramos, who was reunited with the same Spanish Sergio Canales and Oliver Torres in Monterrey, chose number 93. '93' (minutes) refers to the time when Ramos scored an important goal in the European Champions League final against Atletico Madrid in the 2013-2014 season when he was wearing a Real uniform.
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At that time, Real gave Diego Godin the first run in the 36th minute of the first half in the final match in Lisbon, Portugal, and was dragged 0-1. Ramos led the game to extra time with a dramatic equalizer in the 3rd minute of extra time in the second half, when the loss was thick. Real picked up the big year in a 4-1 upset with consecutive goals from Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo in extra time.
"93 minutes" can be said to be "a painful number" for Atletico, who have yet to win the Champions League." With this transfer, Ramos has sprinkled salt on the wounds of Atletico clubs and Atletico fans.
Ramos "93 is a great narrative. This (No. 93) is a tribute to Real Madrid and my career. Real Madrid also announced Ramos' transfer through its official account, saying 'His jersey number was chosen to remember the legendary moment of our club. 93 mins. Tributes to Madrid, a reminder of the moment that changed our history. I am forever grateful. Sergio, I wish you good luck and success.'" The official account of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also said 'Good luck with the new challenge'.
Ramos from Seville joined Real in 2005 and played as a key center back for 16 years until 2021, winning a total of 22 trophies, including five Spanish Primera Liga wins, four European Champions League wins and two Copadelays wins. At the same time, he became a legend as a member of the Spanish national team, contributing to three consecutive major tournaments in the Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012. The A-match record is 23 goals in 180 games.
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After moving to PSG in 2021 and leading the Ligue 1 championship for two consecutive seasons, Lee Kang-in (PSG) left Paris before joining in the summer of 2023. Ramos, who returned to his former home city of Seville in the 2023-2024 season, scored seven goals in 37 matches, including the Cup. Ramos, who had been without his team for nearly eight months since leaving Seville, chose to take on a new challenge in Mexico before being hit by the bullseye.
Monterey, led by former Argentine coach Martin Demichelis, is ranked 10th out of 18 teams due to a slump of only one win (three draws and one loss) in five games in the Mexican League (Liga MX) in the 2024-2025 season.
Ramos will work with former Mexican national team Carlos Salcido, Héctor Moreno, Jesus Corona and Colombian full-back Stefan Medina in Monterrey.
In June, he will participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as a member of Monterey. Monterrey will compete in Group E against Inter Milan, Riverplatte and Urawarez in the group stage. Depending on the results of the group stage, there is a possibility of competing with Ulsan HD in Group F in the round of 16. Ulsan will face Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense and Marmelody Sundowns.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
