Sergio Ramos broke down in tears in an emotional Real Madrid farewell on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Real confirmed that their long-time captain would be leaving the club after 16 trophy-laden years in the Spanish capital.
Ramos’ contract has expired at the Santiago Bernabeu and he will be available on a free in the summer transfer window.
On Thursday, the former Sevilla man held a press conference alongside president Florentino Perez and was overcome with emotion as he said goodbye.
Ramos will embark on a new challenge but the 35-year-old expects to return to Real in a different capacity in the future.
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“This is not a goodbye, it’s a see you later,” Ramos said.