Here’s why Sergio Ramos REFUSED to sign Real Madrid shirts

Sergio Ramos made a record 700 appearances for Real Madrid.

Here’s why Sergio Ramos REFUSED to sign Real Madrid shirts

Sergio Ramos refusing to sign Real Madrid jerseys. (Image via Goal.com)

In a recently released video, Real Madrid great, Sergio Ramos was seen signing several shirts for the fan, but he turned down the fan when he asked Ramos to sign one of the defender’s old Real Madrid shirts. The 37-year-old refused to sign the shirt, drawing criticism from some corners. Later, he came forward and defended his decision of not signing the shirt.

Sergio Ramos spent 16 years as a Real Madrid player and won five La Liga and four Champions League titles, accompanied by stellar performances for the Spanish national team winning the 2010 World Cup before he left the club to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. He then returned to his former team Sevilla, this summer.

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In the video, Sergio Ramos signed various shirts for a fan but declined to sign a Real Madrid shirt, distancing himself from his former club. Despite being a legend there, he swiftly moved on. Ramos later explained on social media that he had already signed several Royal White shirts for the fan and didn’t want them auctioned. Hence, he chose not to sign another one. Ramos explained on his X account and said:

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Before that moment I had already signed about 6 Real Madrid shirts. And then there are people who auction them or sell them on the internet.

Despite Ramos’s remarkable tenure at Real Madrid, his departure from the club was somewhat unusual. This might suggest a desire to distance himself from his Madrid legacy. However, it is hoped that he will eventually embrace and appreciate the team he played a significant role in building at the Bernabeu.

The end of an ERA – Sergio Ramos in his final playing days at Sevilla

After a gap of 18 years, veteran Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos joined the club where he started his career, Sevilla, during the summer of 2023. The 37-year-old Ramos began his career at Sevilla before joining rivals Real Madrid. Ramos will hope to put an end to Sevilla’s miserable run, which they have had since they started the season.

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Sergio Ramos (via Bein Sports)

Ramos, a renowned defender, holds the record for most FIFPro World 11 selections, earning the honor eleven times. He excelled on the international stage, representing Spain in four World Cups and three European Championships, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012.

For Real Madrid, Ramos achieved remarkable success, securing 22 major honors, including five La Liga and four UEFA Champions League titles. Notably, he contributed significantly to all four UEFA Champions League victories, earning a spot in the Squad of the Season each time. His impact extended to La Liga, where he became one of the league’s top goalscorers from a defensive position.

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