The prospect of Sergio Ramos making a shock move to Egyptian club SC Zamalek remains a “possibility” but some key obstacles remain.
The Spaniard has won everything with his club and country in a brilliant career spanning 19 years and almost 1,000 games, and a few red cards.
His glory days came at Real Madrid, where he won five La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues, as well as being a centerpiece in his team’s World Cup and European Championship-winning campaigns.
Ramos spent last season at boyhood club Sevilla, having played for Paris Saint-Germain for a couple of years, but left in the summer after making 37 appearances.
The centre-back remains on the radar of several teams, with speculation surging over his future unsurprisingly, but long-time admirers Zamalek have revealed that his lucrative wage demands are proving to be a barrier. ESPN information.
The prospect of Segio Ramos making a shock move to Egyptian club SC Zamalek remains a ‘possibility’
The center-back remains on the radar of the Egyptian team, champion of the African Super Cup
Ramos’ glory days came at Real Madrid, where he won five League titles and four Champions Leagues.
Ahmed Shawky, media coordinator for the Egyptian giants, said: “Some agents and mediators offered the possibility.
“Of course, Sergio Ramos is a fantastic player who won everything with Real Madrid and Spain. He would be a huge player for any team in the Middle East or Africa.”
“There is nothing concrete so far and the player is highly valued financially (he has a high salary). It must also be taken into account that Zamalek has also signed other centre-backs recently.”
The Zamalek official previously told OnTime Sports: “There have been talks with Ramos about him joining Zamalek, he appreciated the interest and agreed to play in Egypt.”
‘The difficulty is really in the economic aspects and in the amounts requested by the Spanish star. It is the main reason for not closing the deal.
“We have thought about the commercial advantages for the club of the player’s name, but the amounts that have been requested are very high and have complicated things.”
Rumors that the 38-year-old could travel to North Africa began circulating ahead of the CAF Super Cup final against Al Ahly, in which the Cairo side beat their bitter rivals on penalties on September 27.
While a number of football icons, including Ramos’ Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, have moved to the Middle East in recent years, few have chosen Egypt as their destination.
Ramos fulfilled the ambition of returning to where it all began when he changed Paris for Sevilla in 2023. He began his career with the La Liga team
The center back won consecutive titles at Paris Saint-Germain in a successful period
He is the highest international for his country and won the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
Former Chelsea star Florent Malouda was a notable exception when he signed for Wadi Degla FC in 2016 at the age of 35. The French winger scored three goals and provided eight assists in 18 games for the team.
Ramos fulfilled his ambition to return to where it all began when he swapped Paris for Seville in 2023 and wrote an emotional farewell to the club over the summer on social media.
The tough defender stated: ‘Nine months after putting on the @sevillafc shirt again with tears of emotion in my eyes, I say goodbye to Sevilla with tears of gratitude.
‘Thank you to the club, teammates, technicians and employees for this season. Thanks to my family, to my eternal support, and thanks, especially, to the fans of Sevilla FC, who knew how to excuse my mistakes and who have given me all that love that cannot be described in words.
‘I signed for Sevilla motivated by two dreams: to pay tribute to Antonio Puerta, to José Antonio Reyes, to my grandparents, may they rest in peace, and to my father; and demonstrate my sevillismo in the best way I know how, leaving my life on the field to help the team in a delicate situation.
‘With pride and emotion I can say that both things have been accomplished.
‘A stage is concluded, the season is over and a new one has to begin, of which I will not be part. I had the dream of saying goodbye to Sevilla at the Ramon Sánchez-Pizjuan and my dream has come true.
‘It has been a very tough season emotionally, very demanding, but I have always tried to give the best example, the best version.
Sergio Ramos sent an emotional message to Sevilla fans after revealing that he would be leaving the club for the second time
His next destination was rumored to be the new club San Diego FC, which will play at Snapdragon Stadium.
While a number of football icons, including Ramos’ Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, have moved to the Middle East in recent years, few have chosen Egypt.
“I have not yet decided where I am going to play next season, but wherever Sevilla FC is, it will have the unconditional support of a Sevillista by birth and heart. Thank you all very much.”
He also attended a final press conference to announce his departure in June.
For a brief time, the Spaniard was linked with yet-to-be-established MLS side San Diego FC, who are expected to join the league this year.
