After winning 180 caps and winning the World Cup and two European Championships with the Spanish national team, star defender Sergio Ramos will not join his teammates in search of a fourth European title.
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The Spanish defender's contract expires at the end of the season, and he will reveal in a press conference on Thursday that he is looking for a new challenge.
The official list was announced a few days ago by Spain's head coach Luis Enrique, and football fans were shocked and probably back in 2008 when former La Roja manager Luis Aragones signed another Real Madrid player. Raul Gonzalez was dropped from the team.
Sergio Ramos will not play for Spain in Euro 2020
Sergio Ramos's injury and inactivity have been the reason behind Spain's exit from the squad.
Since the start of 2021, the Andalusian defender has played only five games for Real Madrid: two in January, followed by surgery to resolve an issue with the internal meniscus of his left knee after a two-month absence. , Two in March. And the last in the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.
"Remus has not been able to compete this season; he has not been able to train with the group," said Louis Enrique. "I can clearly see that this is a complicated decision. I recommend that he be selfish and regains his level to play for his club and national team.
A statement from the club on Wednesday evening stated: "Real Madrid CF has announced that tomorrow, Thursday, June 17 at 12:30 pm, we pay tribute to our captain Sergio Ramos in the presence of our president Florentino. Will be done
"After that, Sergio Ramos will appear before the media at a telephone press conference.
So, where for the next Ramos?
He is a member of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, but also in the Chinese Super League.
Despite being 35 years old, Ramos can still play at a high level - even though he suffered injuries during the 2020/21 season.
But he was not fit enough to make Spain's Euro 2020 squad, yet Luis Enrique selected 24 of the 26 possible players.
Following the decision, Enrique said: "Ramos has not been able to compete this season; he has not been able to train with the group.
"I can clearly see that this is a complex decision. I have recommended that he be selfish and return to his level to play for his club and national team."
Ramos, who will not be joining Spain internationally for the first time since 2004, was disappointed by the news but accepted the situation.
He wrote on his Instagram account, "I have fought and worked daily with body and soul, to reach 100% for Real Madrid and the national team, but things don't always affect the way we like them. Are. ".
"I wish all my teammates the best of luck, and I hope we have a great Euro. I will be happy to be another fan at home.", He concluded.
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