SERGIO RAMOS is reportedly on the verge of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
After 16 years at Real Madrid, the veteran defender became a free agent on Thursday and already has his eye on his next destination.
Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and PSG were all said to have been monitoring the Spaniard as his exit from Los Blancos became clear.
But it is Les Parisiens who have pulled ahead in the race for his signature, according to ESPN.
Sporting director Leonardo is said to have accelerated talks in the middle of June and progress has been made this week.
It is claimed that a final decision on his future will be made in the coming days.
Ramos split from Real having been denied a two-year contract but PSG have also not offered the longer deal.
Instead, a one-year stay with the option of a second season has been put on the table – with the clause only triggered if both sides agree to do so.
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The 35-year-old would also take home a smaller salary than Madrid had offered, which itself was a cut on his original pay packet.
Former Clasico rival Neymar, described as a friend of Ramos, has also reportedly urged the player to make the switch to PSG.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side failed to win either Ligue 1 or the Champions League last campaign, falling short in the final weeks of both competitions.
The coach is said to want extra experience and leadership added to his squad this summer, with Ramos boasting over 700 club appearances.
It is said that he views Paris as a better location for his family of TV presenter wife Pilar Rubio and their four sons.
Old team-mates Angel Di Maria and Keylor Navas play for PSG along with Spaniards Ander Herrera, Pablo Sarabia, Sergio Rico and Juan Bernat.
An ambitious summer is being organised at minimal expense in the French capital with free agents Georginio Wijnaldum and Gianluigi Donnarumma also on their way.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
