PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

Paris St Germain have signed Spain defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer after he left La Liga club Real Madrid, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday.

Ramos left Real last month after failing to reach an agreement to extend his 16-year stay in the Spanish capital. He helped Real win four Champions League titles and five La Liga trophies. 

At the proud age of 35, Sergio Ramos is moving abroad for the first time. The Spaniard has signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain running until 2023. 

The French top club has now officially confirmed this. A transfer fee is not due for the centre-back, as his contract with Real Madrid had expired after 16 years. PSG leaked the news by accident earlier on Wednesday announcing that he would wear the number 4. That statement was later deleted from the homepage.