Being in the limelight constantly since the arrival of Lionel Messi, the MLS is garnering quite a bit of interest this transfer window. Messi joined the MLS club over a month ago. The Florida-based club has fixed some of its issues and the results are evidence of that. But, the squad lacks in defense. There has been speculation of a legendary center-back in talks to sign with Miami but recent reports claim he might be staying in Europe.
The Spanish international has been a free agent for 61 days after leaving his ex-club PSG. As we come close to the deadline day, reports suggest that he might prefer a move to a Turkish giant. Let’s catch up on some transfer news surrounding the former Real Madrid defender.
A former teammate of Lionel Messi might ditch him!
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Sergio Ramos has been in talks to sign for David Beckham’s side for a long time now. It was also reported that Messi might be an influential factor in convincing Ramos to move to America. But, recent reports suggest the Miami club might have to look out for an alternate. Turkish giants, Galatasaray reportedly want to sign Sergio Ramos and bring the Spanish international to the Super Lig.
Sergio #Ramos is one step away to #Galatasaray as a free agent. Ready a contract until 2024 with option for 2025. For him is ready the most important salary as Icardi. #transfers https://t.co/FCbfoYAMOe
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 28, 2023
The report suggests that the free agent is very close to agreeing to a deal with the Super Lig club. Galatasaray is offering Ramos a contract till 2024 with an option to extend for another year. The $80 million rich defender will enjoy wages at par with the highest-earning player of the club, Mauro Icardi.
Galatasaray enjoys having one of the largest fan bases in the Super Lig. Let’s have a look at the club’s recent transfer window.
What has Ramos’ potential future club been up to?
Nicolo Zaniolo had a fallout with manager Jose Mourinho during his time at AS Roma. He wanted to make a switch to the Premier League after interest from Tottenham and Bournemouth. The Italian midfielder soon left on a $17 million dollar switch to Turkish side Galatasaray after being publicly criticized by Mourinho. The player has now made a loan move to Aston Villa completing his wish to play in the Premier League.
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On the other hand, Ramos’ potential future club Galatasaray signed Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea in this transfer window. After reportedly failing the medical with Saudi club Al Nassr, the Moroccan International joined the Turkish giants. Ziyech’s initiation video recently went viral, where he’s seen in the stands among hundreds of Galatasaray fans which catches the attention of Dries Mertens and his teammates.
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