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Soccer followers are set for a nostalgic second as former Actual Madrid stars reunited in Mexico, rekindling recollections of their time on the Santiago Bernabeu. James Rodriguez and Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez, who performed collectively through the 2014-2015 season at Actual Madrid, confronted off as opponents in Liga MX’s Clausura 2025 match.
Whereas Chicharito’s spell at Actual Madrid was transient, he made an influence with 9 targets and 9 assists in 33 appearances. In the meantime, James loved a sensational debut season, registering 13 targets and 13 assists in La Liga, making him a key participant underneath each Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane.
Their careers ultimately diverged, however destiny has now introduced them again to Mexican soccer, with James main Leon’s assault and Chicharito making a much-anticipated return to Chivas, the membership the place his profession started.
Whereas two former Madrid stars met in a high-stakes Liga MX showdown, one other membership in Mexico is making headlines with a blockbuster signing. Sergio Ramos, the legendary Los Blancos and Spain defender, is getting ready to becoming a member of Monterrey, a transfer that will deliver one in every of soccer’s most embellished defenders to the Mexican prime flight.
With Rayados in determined want of defensive reinforcements following Carlos Salcedo’s ACL damage, membership president Jose Antonio ‘Tato’ Noriega confirmed that Ramos is a severe choice for the membership. “The negotiation is on, and Ramos is on the record. It’s an actual choice amongst different potentialities,” Noriega acknowledged.
Ramos’ particular tribute to Actual Madrid
In keeping with Spanish journalist Juanfe Sanz of El Chiringuito, ought to the deal undergo, Ramos has determined to put on the quantity 93 jersey—a nod to one of the vital iconic moments of his profession. The quantity 93 represents the 93rd-minute header he scored within the 2014 Champions League closing in opposition to Atletico Madrid, which led to Actual Madrid’s long-awaited La Decima (tenth European Cup title).
Though the veteran historically wore package quantity 4, it’s at the moment occupied by Víctor ‘El Toro’ Guzman at Rayados. The symbolic 93 shirt not solely would pay homage to his previous but additionally mark a new chapter in his illustrious profession.
Rayados have been working tirelessly to finalize negotiations with Ramos and his representatives. The proposed contract is reportedly value €3.8 million per 12 months, with potential performance-based bonuses. Preliminary discussions included a one-year take care of an choice for a second 12 months, although the defender’s camp prefers a two-year settlement.
Whereas MLS golf equipment and Argentine groups have proven curiosity in signing Ramos, Rayados stays his most tasty choice attributable to their aggressive squad and monetary energy.
What did Monterrey coach say about Ramos’ potential arrival?
Rayados head coach Martín Demichelis has overtly expressed his enthusiasm for bringing Ramos to Monterrey, emphasizing the influence his management and expertise might have on the group.
“We’ve to strengthen ourselves on the again with an incredible participant to assist us as a result of typically the rivals rating in opposition to us with minimal particulars. Are you able to think about what Sergio Ramos can be for the Liga MX? I hope it will possibly come to fruition,” Demichelis mentioned after Rayados’ 3-3 draw with Atlas.
Given Rayados’ present defensive struggles, having conceded eight targets in 4 video games, the addition of a world-class defender like Ramos could possibly be the important thing to stabilizing their backline.
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