Sergio Ramos has found a new destination after more than six months without a team: Rayados de Monterrey. The former Real Madrid player, who saw Florentino Pérez reject his return a few months ago, has moved to Mexico permanently. He has done so by signing a short-term contract (until the end of 2025), with the possibility of extending it for another year.
The big surprise in this move lies in the number he will wear at Rayados. Although Liga MX only allows numbers from 1 to 35, it has made an exception for Sergio Ramos. The Spanish defender will wear '93' in this new stage, honoring the best moment of his career at Real Madrid: the minute of the equalizing goal in La Décima.
At Rayados, Sergio Ramos will earn up to four million euros, with variables that could increase the final amount. Not only this, but with his new jersey, the former Real Madrid player will receive a 2% commission for each of his jerseys sold in the official store. A high-profile signing that has once again elevated Ramos to the top, with a reaction from Florentino Pérez that didn't take long.
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Moments after the confirmation of this move by Rayados, Florentino Pérez gave the green light to the message from Real Madrid on social media. On the official X account, the white club posted a quick message: "Sergio Ramos will play at C.F. Monterrey. The number chosen by a legend of our Club: our minute 93. A tribute to all Madridists, the memory of a moment that changed our history. Always grateful, Sergio Ramos. Best of luck and success."
The truth is that, although Florentino rejected his return to Real Madrid, he couldn't be happier with Sergio Ramos's new destination. He ends up in a high-profile environment, where he can adapt well and even showcase his Madridism, wearing '93' on his jersey. This is set to break all sales records for Rayados, being very well received by their fans.
It remains to be seen when Ramos will debut, but it is expected that in the coming days he will already be able to wear the Rayados jersey with the iconic '93' on the back.