Manchester City set to move for Real Madrid defender

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By Ben Browning

Published: May 31, 2021 1:13 pm

Last Updated: May 31, 2021 1:13 pm

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Manchester City set to bring in Ramos after Final heartbreak

Following their disappointing defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League final, plans are already well underway to refresh the squad.

In what would undoubtedly be one of the shock moves of the summer, ESPN are reporting that Pep Guardiola is targeting defender Sergio Ramos as he seeks to embed leadership into his side.

Man City are considering offering Sergio Ramos a two-year deal, multiple sources have told @alexkirkland and @RodrigoFaez ? pic.twitter.com/UlJouglCfU

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 31, 2021

Ramos, now 35 years old, would arrive at the Etihad as a serial winner, having amassed 22 trophies during his 16 years at Real Madrid. Despite his service to the club, Spanish publication Marca report that no deal has been struck to extend his current contract, which expires this summer.

He would follow manager Zinedine Zidane out of the exit door at Real Madrid, who endured a disappointing season but have already announced the arrival of David Alaba for the next campaign.

? Who’s looking forward to seeing @David_Alaba in a @RealMadrid shirt?#WelcomeAlaba | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/i8lJk0dxiQ

— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) May 29, 2021

Serial Winner on the European stage

Perhaps most central to Guardiola’s thinking targeting the Spanish defender is his European pedigree. He has won the Champions League a staggering four times, providing a crucial injury-time equaliser on the way to their 2014 victory over arch-rivals Atletico Madrid.

It is no secret that the Champions League is the holy grail for the Manchester City ownership group, and to have got so close yet come up short will certainly have stung. It may be this that has begun enquiries after Sergio Ramos, who certainly knows how to compete on the biggest stage.

Man City are considering offering Sergio Ramos a two-year deal, multiple sources have told @alexkirkland and @RodrigoFaez ? pic.twitter.com/UlJouglCfU

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 31, 2021

Somewhat surprisingly despite his injury woes this season, Sergio Ramos was dropped from Luis Enriques Spain squad for the upcoming European Championships. Captain of the National side, it became more insulting as Enrique chose to take just 24 of a possible 26 players to the tournament.

Ramos could yet have the last laugh, however, if he can prove that he is not past his best. Moving to Manchester City and helping them win the Champions League would certainly achieve that.