Not Sevilla, not England, Ramos has his heart set on Paris. The former Real Madrid captain has signed a two-year deal with the French powerhouse and will still wear the number 4. The news was "inadvertently" leaked in Paris. Before the official announcement of the player's transfer, the staff of the official website accidentally published a carefully prepared exclusive interview in advance. Although the club quickly deleted the post, enthusiastic netizens had already taken a screenshot of it. Despite the misunderstanding, the reaction of the soccer world has been rather muted. On the one hand, the Europa League is in full swing, and much attention is paid to the off-field news related to the participants of the tournament; on the other hand, Ramos has officially become a free agent this month, and joining Paris seems to be a foregone conclusion.
July 7, local time early in the morning, Ramos with his family to take the plane arrived in Paris, and then straight to the hospital for a medical examination, followed by a quick trip to the club to complete the official signing. According to Daily Sport, Paris offered Ramos an annual salary of up to 10.5 million euros, totaling 21 million over two years. This is a far cry from the two-year 10% pay cut initially offered by Real Madrid, and seems to be slightly worse if other income such as bonuses and portrait rights are not taken into account. This seems to indicate that Ramos and Real Madrid's breakup is not just due to treatment issues.
Ramos posted his first message on social media after joining Paris: "This is a place full of dreams, a great club that continues to win honors. Go for it!" A short video produced by the club to welcome Ramos called him "another diamond of Paris". President Nasser praised: "Sergio is the perfect player, the greatest defender in the history of soccer, a simple fighter, a great leader. His experience and enterprising spirit match the club ethos of Paris. I am proud to have such a player in a Paris shirt and I am sure the fans will give him the warmest of welcomes."
It is worth noting that Ramos will continue to wear the number 4 shirt at his new club. This is something that he personally values and is grateful for: "I am very attached to the number 4 shirt because it has accompanied me throughout my career. It has brought me luck and countless successes. Now, the number 4 is like a part of me and my soccer career." Ramos is not alone in this sentiment. Paris's "selection system" is particularly busy this summer, Ramos before the arrival of his old teammates in Real Madrid, Ashraf has been the first to sign, followed by Dutch midfielder Wijnaldum, and soon to be announced Donnarumma, as well as the legend has been waiting at the door of the Pogba, Paris will have a set of enviable new season super! The new season is going to be an enviable one for Paris, with a superb lineup.
Over the years, Paris has brought in a number of elite players from La Liga, where there are Ramos' former Real Madrid teammates Di Maria and Navas, as well as national teammates Bernat, Saravia, Herrera and Rico. Even though Ramos, 35, may have trouble learning French, with so many familiar faces around him, fitting in is not a problem. He mentioned "joining Paris" a few months ago when negotiating his contract extension with Real Madrid. Obviously, Ramos' desire for Paris is not only because of the salary. The easy transportation between Paris and Madrid, the pleasant climate, the quality of life, and the warmth of the fans make it an ideal choice for top players and their families. Ramos' wife Pilar humorously said, "From now on, we are going to have a new friend in the family: the airplane." It looks like the Ramos family will have to shuttle between the two places in the future, and do some shopping on the way.
