KEY POINTS

  • Sergio Ramos has signed a two-year deal with PSG
  • Ramos wanted to stay at Real Madrid even on a one-year deal
  • PSG will be looking to regain the league title they lost by one point last season

Sergio Ramos has officially inked a deal to join Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Real Madrid.

The 35-year-old World Cup-winning center-back’s deal with PSG has him signed through the 2023 season.

The four-time UEFA Champions League winner had been looking at extending his deal with Los Blancos, but with Real Madrid boss Florentino Perez sticking to his policy of only offering one-year deals for players above 30, long-term security was not in the books for Ramos.

It was previously reported that Ramos was being pursued by Manchester City, but he then later decided to turn down a move to the English Premier League.

According to ESPN, Ramos was keen on staying at the Bernabeu even on a one-year deal, but Real Madrid decided to withdraw the offer.

“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,” said Ramos after signing his contract.

“I am very proud to be 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.”

For Ramos, he has pretty much achieved everything that he could in La Liga with 18 club-level titles including the La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup titles to go along with a FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships trophies.

It has also been announced that Ramos will continue to wear the No. 4 shirt with PSG.

Ramos will be joining a highly-potent defensive line anchored by newly-transferred Achraf Hakimi and Presnel Kimpembe.

Other than Hakimi, PSG has been making moves that will ensure they will be having a competitive season, which includes signing Ramos, Hakimi and Georginio Wijnaldum.

PSG wants to make a run back at the league title as they were edged out by Lille with just a one-point lead to top the standings.

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