Sergio Ramos is considering offers from Man City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich ahead of leaving Real Madrid as a free agent this summer, according to ESPN.
The centre-half is leaving the Spanish giants after a complete collapse of his relationship with President Florentino Perez, per Marca. Ramos has been at the Santiago Bernabeu for 16-years and captained the side to five La Liga titles plus four Champions Leagues.
He was keen to continue in Madrid, but Perez refused to offer the 35-year-old the two-year contract he wanted. Ramos could now move to England, France or Germany with Man City, PSG and Bayern all presenting contract offers.
Ramos is taking his time to assess the offers and is weighing up all pros and cons with his advisors. Family life is one of the key aspects that will determine where the 180-cap Spaniard sees himself. He also wants his future sorted sooner rather than later.
Another aspect Ramos is prioritising is the chance to compete for silverware, which Man City, Bayern and PSG can offer. The French giants have also increased their efforts to seal a deal after Real confirmed his exit, as Ramos on a free transfer is a great market opportunity.
ESPN have previously claimed that Man City were considering offering Ramos a two-year contract to join as a free agent. Sources now add that he could stay for a third year or take on a challenge with the City Group’s Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.
Pep Guardiola is keen to bring Ramos to the Etihad Stadium as his experience would complement Man City’s younger defenders. John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are the eldest members at 27, but question marks are hovering over the Spaniard’s future.
Ramos a huge shift for Man City
Guardiola would make a huge shift in his transfer strategy if Man City edge Bayern Munich and PSG for Ramos. The Spaniard has targeted bringing younger centre-halves to the Etihad in recent season, but Ramos would have years over them.
Man City spent £65m to sign a 23-year-old Ruben Dias, added to the £40m spent on 25-year-old Ake last summer. Laporte cost a then club-record £57m at 23 in 2018, while John Stones cost £47.5m at 22 in 2016.
All had and still have years ahead of them in the game and hold solid resale value. None of which realistically applies to Ramos, but Guardiola clearly wants his experience at Man City.
The defender’s desires for title challenges and family life should also be achievable with a move to the Etihad. All that remains is for Man City to show why he would enjoy life in England more than in Bavaria or Paris, where his experience is also wanted.
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