Real Madrid announces exit of Sergio Ramos after 16 years

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos fights for the ball against Elche's Lucas Boye during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Bernat Armangue/AP)

MADRID -- Sergio Ramos is officially leaving Real Madrid after 16 years and four Champions League titles.

Madrid have called a news conference for Thursday as "an institutional act of tribute and farewell to our captain Sergio Ramos."

The 35-year-old defender has failed to agree a new contract and will leave as a free agent.

Ramos missed much of the past season with injuries and was not selected by Spain for the European Championship.

He was a member of the Spain team which won an unprecedented title hat trick at Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.

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