Former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos has signed a one-year contract with Mexican club Monterrey, choosing the symbolic shirt number 93 to commemorate his historic Champions League moment.
The 38-year-old defender, who had been a free agent since leaving Sevilla in June, will wear the number in tribute to his famous 93rd-minute equaliser in the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.
The match ultimately ended in a 4-1 victory for Real Madrid, securing one of Ramos’s four Champions League titles with the Spanish giants.
During his illustrious 16-season spell at Real Madrid, Ramos amassed an incredible 671 appearances and scored 101 goals from his defensive position.
Former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos has signed a one-year contract with Mexican club Monterrey, choosing the symbolic shirt number 93 to commemorate his historic Champions League moment
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His trophy cabinet at Madrid includes 22 major honours, featuring four Champions League titles and five La Liga crowns.
Before joining Monterrey, Ramos had brief spells at Paris Saint-Germain, where he made 58 appearances, and two stints with his hometown club Sevilla, totalling 87 matches.
Throughout his Madrid career, Ramos was known for wearing the number 4 shirt, making his choice of 93 at Monterrey particularly significant.
Real Madrid released a statement on Friday morning acknowledging their former captain’s new chapter.
Sergio Ramos will play for C.F. Monterrey. His shirt number chosen to remember a legendary moment for our club: minute 93
A tribute to madridismo, a reminder of a moment that changed our history.
Eternally grateful, @SergioRamos. We wish you lots of luck and success. pic.twitter.com/1ro6XrJc27— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 6, 2025
“Sergio Ramos will play for C.F. Monterrey. His shirt number chosen to remember a legendary moment for our club: minute 93. A tribute to madridismo, a reminder of a moment that changed our history,” the statement read.
The Spanish giants added: “Eternally grateful, @SergioRamos. We wish you lots of luck and success.”
Ramos’s success extended beyond club football, with a remarkable international career spanning from 2005 to 2021.
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The defender earned 180 caps for Spain, finding the net 23 times for his national team.
He was instrumental in Spain’s golden era, contributing to three consecutive major tournament victories.
These triumphs included European Championship wins in both 2008 and 2012, with a FIFA World Cup victory in 2010 sandwiched between them.
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This unprecedented run of success established Spain as one of the most dominant national teams in football history, with Ramos playing a crucial role throughout.
At Monterrey, Ramos will be aiming to add to his impressive collection of silverware while helping the club end their trophy drought.
The Mexican side boasts an impressive record of five CONCACAF Champions League titles in their history.
Sergio Ramos scored in the 93rd minute when Real Madrid won the Champions League at Atletico Madrid’s expense in 2014
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However, they have not secured any major honours since their last continental triumph in 2021.
Ramos’s arrival, bringing his wealth of experience from European football’s highest level, signals Monterrey’s ambition to return to winning ways.
The veteran defender’s proven track record of success, including three trophies won during his time at PSG, could prove invaluable in their quest for silverware.