The rumors linking Sergio Ramos to an MLS move took a new step on Monday. Sevilla, the Spaniard’s club, did not provide Ramos with a new contract, and he is free to join any club at the end of his contract which expires on June 31. This puts into motion the ongoing rumors that link him to Major League Soccer. As a free agent, Ramos does not carry any kind of release clause that would otherwise hamper an MLS club from bringing him on. Now, the only hurdle is the contract that he may sign in the United States.
Major League Soccer, through the David Beckham Rule, allows several designated players. The current crop of teams in MLS can therefore give him a massive contract. Yet, it would only count for a certain portion against the team’s salary cap. That has allowed a club like Inter Miami to sign Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez without violating the financial rules of the league.
It is Inter Miami which has the heaviest links with Ramos. Even though the Spanish center-back spent the longest stint of his career with Real Madrid, he previously played with Messi at PSG. He was also a teammate of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets with Spain while a frequent opponent of Luis Suarez.
Inter Miami has been the center of rumors that include both Sergio Ramos and players like Angel Di Maria. Yet, Inter Miami already allotted its three designated player spots. Those are for Messi, Busquets and Leonardo Campana. Ramos, with an impressive career resume, would be another player to demand massive wages. Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba preferred a positive playing experience, so they took massive pay cuts. For example, Luis Suarez is earning just $200,000 per year at Inter Miami.
Other MLS possibilities for Sergio Ramos
If Inter Miami cannot bring on Sergio Ramos because of contract concerns, other tempting options exist for the defender in MLS where he could be a designated player. Los Angeles FC could be one of those clubs. As of now, there is no…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-06-17 15:06:37
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