Following in Messi's footsteps, PSG confirm Sergio Ramos leaving club
French media say PSG coach Christophe Galthier will also leave the club after this weekend's fixture.
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Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos during training at the Parc des Princes, Paris, France, May 24, 2023 (Reuters)
French champions Paris Saint-Germain announced on Friday that Sergio Ramos will join Lionel Messi in leaving the club at the end of the season.
Ramos, 37, arrived in the French capital in 2021 after a trophy-loaded time with Real Madrid, lifting the Champions League four times.
"We would like to express our immense gratitude to Sergio Ramos for the two years he has spent with us," PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi expressed in a statement.
"Sergio's leadership, team spirit and professionalism, combined with his experience at the highest level, make him a true football legend, and it was an honour to have him in Paris," the statement read.
"Everyone at the club wishes him all the best," Al-Khelaifi added.
Paris Saint-Germain warmly thanks @SergioRamos, who is preparing to leave the capital after two seasons defending the colors of the Club. 🔴🔵#MerciRamos https://t.co/3TuYMEgGMX
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 2, 2023
Ramos follows Argentina's 2022 World Cup winner Messi out of the club, with reports also linking Brazil's Neymar with a departure.
"Tomorrow is a special day, tomorrow I will say goodbye to another stage of my life, goodbye to @psg," Ramos said on social media.
"I don't know in how many places one can feel at home, but without a doubt PSG, the fans, and Paris were one of them for me," he indicated.
"Thank you for two special years in which I was able play in every tournament and give my all," the former Spain defender added.
Mañana será un día especial, mañana diré adiós a otra etapa de mi vida, adiós al @PSG_espanol.
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) June 2, 2023
No sé en cuántos lugares uno puede sentirse como en casa pero, sin duda, el PSG, su afición y París han sido uno de ellos para mí. pic.twitter.com/961LqCYvQc
It is noteworthy that Ramos won Ligue 1 twice in Paris, playing 57 games and his PSG contract will end on June 30.
Messi has been linked with moves to Inter Miami and a club in Saudi Arabia, as well as a return to Barcelona.
Later on Friday, L'Equipe claimed that PSG coach Christophe Galthier will also leave the club after this weekend's fixture.
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