Official: Sergio Ramos Leaving Madrid After 16 Years (PHOTOS)

Spanish giant Real Madrid has confirmed that skipper and centre back Sergio Ramos will be leaving the club as a free agent after 16 years at the Santiago Bernabeu with the expiration of his contract on June 30.

Ramos 35, was offered a contract extension of 1 year with a 10% reduction in salary but the defender was hoping for a 2-year deal with higher wages.

It is only fair he asks for these demands as he approaches the twilight of his career and may not get any other attractive interest anymore.

The Spanish club announced on Thursday that he will be leaving after both parties were unable to reach a common ground. He will be given a befitting farewell and tribute to be attended by club president, Florentino Perez.

The Spanish international was left out of the Spain squad for the Euro 2020 by coach Luis Enrique and would be able to attend his tribute.

Ramos ends his Real Madrid days with 5 La Liga titles, 4 Champions League titles (including the La Decima), 2 Copa del Rey titles, 4 Spanish Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 4 FIFA Club World Cups.

He has scored 101 goals across 671 appearances in over 16 seasons.