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Club legend departs Real Madrid after 16 years

Sergio Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid after the club announced a farewell news conference for their long-serving captain.

the 35-yearold has won five domestic titles and four Champions Leagues in a glittering career after joining from boyhood club Sevilla in 2005.

The club have announced a press conference will be held on Thursday to bid farewell to the veteran defender.

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A statement from the club read: “Real Madrid announces that tomorrow, Thursday 17 June, at 12:30 pm, an act of tribute and farewell to our captain Sergio Ramos will be held, which will be attended by our president Florentino Perez.

“Sergio Ramos will then appear before the media in a virtual press conference.”

The centre-back’s contract expires at the end of June.

Previously, there had been reports the club were willing to give him an extension if he accepted a pay cut, he has now decided to depart.

The centre-back has 671 appearances, scoring 101 goals.

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