Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos leaves Sevilla, eyes MLS move

Sergio Ramos, who began his career at Sevilla in 2004 and returned last season after 18 years, is leaving the club as a free agent.

Sergio Ramos Exits Sevilla
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Ramos, who began his professional career at Sevilla in 2004, returned to his original club last season after an 18-year hiatus. However, this reunion was short-lived as the legendary defender is now departing as a free agent, as confirmed by the Spanish club on Monday.

In an official statement, the La Liga side announced, “Sergio Ramos has informed Sevilla FC that he will not continue next season with the Nervión entity after fulfilling his dream of returning to the club where he was trained and achieved international status. During the 23/24 season, Sergio Ramos played 37 games, totaling 3,301 minutes and scoring 7 goals.

“Sevilla FC would like to thank Sergio Ramos for the commitment, leadership and maximum dedication that he has shown in this campaign, wishing him the best of luck in his next professional challenge. Sergio Ramos will say goodbye publicly this Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the press room of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, accompanied by the president, José María del Nido Carrasco.”

The 38-year-old, who has been linked to a move to the US, is likely to join MLS expansion team San Diego FC, which will debut in the league in 2025. According to media reports, Ramos is expected to sign with the club as their Designated Player.

Los Nervionenses will return to action next month with a tour in America, featuring three pre-season friendlies against Orlando Pirates, Sporting CP, and Al-Ittihad.

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos García

Defender

SpainSpain

Age: 38

184 cm

82 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 28 10 Missed
Minutes 2518 89.9 Avg
Goals 3 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 8 0.3 Avg
Passes 1518 54.288.2% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.3 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 28 times for 2518 minutes for La Liga.

Sergio Ramos scored 3 goals for Sevilla. He procured no assists. He received 7 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 12th in La Liga. In the last match Sevilla lost 2-1 against FC Barcelona.

Sevilla performance and stats

Sevilla

Manager: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Rank 12th
Win 10
Draw 11
Loss 14
Goals 47-49
Diff -2
Rank 4th
Win 0
Draw 2
Loss 4
Goals 7-12
Diff -5

Sevilla is currently 12th in the La Liga with 41 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 17 times. In its last match, Sevilla lost 1-2 against FC Barcelona.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 49.​