Transfer news - PSG confirm signing of former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos on two-year deal
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Updated 08/07/2021 at 14:14 GMT
The move is the latest as the former French champions look to try and rebuild their team and challenge for both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. In addition to the Spanish legend they have signed Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan for a fee believed to be around €60 million and Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer from Liverpool.
‘A new challenge in my career’ – Ramos on his ambitions at PSG
French giants PSG have confirmed the arrival of former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos on a two-year contract.
Centre-back Ramos was allowed to run down his contract and despite some late confusion over a possible renewal, became a free agent.
The 35-year-old had a few options available to him but it is PSG who have won the race for his signature.
He will sign a contract until 2023 and wear the No. 4 shirt, as he did for Real.
"I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain," he said.
"It's a big change in my life, a new challenge and a day I'll never forget. I am proud to be part of this very ambitious project, to join a team with great players.
This is a club that has already proven at the highest level with solid foundations I want to continue to grow with Paris and help the team work to win titles.
President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi said: "Paris is now home to one of the greatest players of our time. We are pleased to announce that Sergio Ramos is joining us.
"Sergio is a complete footballer, one of the best defenders in history.
"He is a born competitor, a leader and a great professional. His great experience and ambitions are in perfect harmony with those of the club. I am proud to see him in the Paris Saint-Germain shirt and I know that our supporters will give him a fantastic welcome."
“This number 4, I appreciate it a lot out of superstition, because I had it from the start of my career, and then it accompanied me throughout my life, continued me, brought good luck, and a lot of victories.” Ramos said.
“Now No. 4 is part of me as a person and as a professional,
“For me, it's a privilege to be able to wear this number in such a great team, Paris Saint-Germain. So it will necessarily be very special to be able to wear my number here in Paris."
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Sergio Ramos
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He is the third major signing of the summer for PSG after they lost their Ligue 1 title to Lille and were beaten in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
As well as Ramos they have brought in full-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan and Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool.
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