Real Madrid to sign defender Ramos through 2020

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Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos reacts during the Champions League second leg semifinal soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, May 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Oscar del Pozo)

MADRID — Real Madrid says defender Sergio Ramos will sign a new contract that will keep him at the club for the next five seasons.

Madrid has announced that Ramos and club president Florentino Perez will speak to the media about his renewal later Monday.

The 29-year-old Ramos had been linked to interest from Manchester United.

Ramos has helped Madrid win one Champions League trophy and three Spanish league titles. He also formed part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning team.

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