Sergio Ramos gave an emotional farewell to Real Madrid on Thursday after 16 trophy-laden seasons with the La Liga club.
Since the defender joined Real Madrid in 2005, Ramos has won 22 trophies, which included five La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.
Ramos, who has also won one World Cup and two European Championships with Spain, revealed that he had received an offer to extend his contract with Real – which had ended in June – but that the expiry date had passed. Now aged 35, he will pursue a fresh challenge for the final phase of his playing career, with his brother and agent Rene expected to be at the forefront of negotiations with clubs.
• Real Madrid confirm Sergio Ramos will leave after 16 years at club
