The world football legend confirms his retirement at 39 and regrets not having handed the title to the supporters; the defender has scored eight goals this season
December 7
2025
– 4:51 p.m.
(updated at 4:51 p.m.)
The passage of one of the greatest legends of world defense through Mexican football ended on Saturday evening (12/06). Sergio Ramos, icon of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, wore the Monterrey jersey for the last time. The farewells, however, had a bitter taste. The team lost 3-2 to Toluca and was eliminated in the semifinals of the Mexican Championship. Shortly after the final whistle, the 39-year-old defender confirmed that he would not be renewing his contract, which officially ends on December 31, 2025.
The defender was direct in addressing his future in the mixed zone. Ramos stressed that he had already signaled his decision before and ratified the farewell.
“I think I made that pretty clear last week and this is obviously my last game,” the veteran said.
This elimination ends a short but intense cycle that began in February this year, when he arrived in Mexico like a bomb to raise the level of the league and compete in the Club World Cup.
Sergio Ramos speaks out on social media
Later, the player took to his social media to send a loving and heartfelt message to fans. The Spaniard expressed his sadness at the result, but assured he was leaving the club with a “clear conscience” for giving his all on the pitch.
“The biggest regret is not being able to give another final to the fans, because they deserve it more than anyone,” Ramos wrote on his Twitter/X account.
He also asked the team to learn from the defeat and face the next challenges.
Despite the lack of titles, Sergio Ramos’ individual numbers at Monterrey are impressive. The defender played 34 matches and showed his goalscoring talent by scoring eight goals. This high offensive average, characteristic of his career, helped the team in crucial moments.
Now the ball market awaits the athlete’s next steps. Free to negotiate from January, Ramos has yet to reveal whether he will seek a new challenge or whether the Toluca match marks the end of his successful career as a professional footballer.
We are sad, but in all conscience, to have left him on the field. It’s time to learn, stand up and know that this is also part of football.
The greatest penalty, not giving a new finale to passion, which is the one that deserves it the most. Thank you always… pic.twitter.com/sAsODTz4d9
– Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) December 7, 2025
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