Sergio Ramos Set for Awkward Ronaldo Reunion After Controversial Messi Remarks

• Sergio Ramos is a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain
• The former Real Madrid captain is linked with a summer switch to Saudi Arabia
• Ramos is tipped to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Sergio Ramos is weighing up an offer to be reunited with former Real Madrid teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo months after claiming Lionel Messi was the 'best player football has ever produced'.

Ramos has become a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract, and the 37-year-old veteran central defender is closing in on 1,000 first-team appearances across his senior career for club and country.

The talismanic central defender endured a difficult 12 months of injury niggles during his first season in the French capital, coinciding with dropping out of the Spanish squad and struggling for regular football.

However, he did enjoy a resurgence of form and fortune at the Parc des Princes this campaign, even if it was not enough for him to be included in Spain’s World Cup squad. He made 45 appearances across all competitions, 32 more than the previous term, according to data provided by Whoscored.

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Sadly, Ramos was not offered a new contract in Paris as they reshape their squad this summer, with Milan Skriniar arriving from Inter, while Lucas Hernandez is set to join from Bayern Munich as part of a squad overhaul at the Ligue 1 champions.

Sergio Ramos’ transfer options

Ramos has several options on the table, with Saudi clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr among those linked to his signature.

The latter would see him link up once again with Ronaldo, whom he played alongside for nine seasons at Real Madrid, before the Portuguese superstar departed in 2018.

Based on recent reports from Goal, Ronaldo's January move to Saudi Arabia could also see Ramos join the Saudi League. Ronaldo's move has sparked a host of ageing footballers holding talks with the league's leading clubs amid major government investment.

Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante are currently leading the exodus of players from European football to the league this summer.

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Ramos speaks about Messi

Earlier this year, Ramos declared Messi as the 'best ever' – a comment that may not have gone down well with his former Madrid teammate.

Ramos told PSG TV, per GOAL:

"There was suffering for several years playing against Messi. I am now enjoying him. He is the best player football has ever produced."

For 16 seasons, Ramos and Messi lined up against each other for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, clashing on many occasions. In a series of events few fans could have seen coming, the duo ended up as teammates as they moved to PSG on free transfers in the summer of 2021, with both also departing the club this year.

PSG announces Ramos’ exit

Sports Brief earlier reported on Sergio Ramos’ exit from PSG.

The statement released by the club President read:

"We would like to express our immense gratitude to Sergio Ramos for the two years he has spent with us."

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"Sergio's leadership, team spirit and professionalism, combined with his experience at the highest level, make him a true football legend, and it was an honour to have him in Paris.

"Everyone at the club wishes him all the best."

The announcement came less than 24 hours before PSG’s final game of the Ligue 1 season against Clermont Foot.