Key Takeaways:
- Sergio Ramos will leave Monterrey following the conclusion of the Mexican Apertura playoffs
- The Spanish defender, who will turn 40 in March, does not plan to retire and is actively seeking a new club
- Ramos has not represented Spain since 2021 and was omitted from the squads for Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, and Euro 2024
Ramos’s Upcoming Departure from Monterrey
Sergio Ramos, the iconic Spanish central defender, is set to leave Monterrey at the conclusion of the playoff phase in the Mexican Apertura, according to “El Chiringuito”. The playoff campaign is just beginning, signalling Ramos’s impending exit from the club he joined last February.
Contract Details and Recent Contributions
Ramos arrived at Monterrey as a free agent with a contract extending until the end of December. Throughout his time with the Mexican side, he has contributed significantly, maintaining strong performances and securing a vital role within the squad. His influence was demonstrated during his participation at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
🚨 Sergio Ramos will leave CF Monterrey at the end of Apertura 2025.
· Spanish defender Sergio Ramos confirmed he will not continue with CF Monterrey after the end of the current Apertura 2025 season — regardless of how the playoffs go.
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Future Prospects and National Team Ambitions
Though his contract with Monterrey is ending, Ramos is not considering retirement. He is keen to continue his professional career and will seek opportunities with a new team. There are indications he hopes a move back to Europe could improve his prospects of rejoining the Spanish national team for the upcoming World Cup – a goal that remains significant given he has missed the last three major international tournaments.
Spain National Team Absence
The former Real Madrid and Spain captain last featured for the national side in 2021. Since then, Ramos has not received a call-up from national team coaches. Luis Enrique omitted him from the Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup squads, and current coach Luis de la Fuente did not select him for Euro 2024.
