According to information from the media, Sergio Ramos will receive an annual salary of 5 million euros, including bonuses related to his appearances, making him the highest-paid player in the Mexican team. Insider Sport Bible, through one of the leading podcasts Footy Culture, revealed the details of the contract of the Spanish defender with the Mexican club Monterrey.
The contract includes a clause that allows Ramos the opportunity to choose the matches in which he wants to participate - a rare case for a professional footballer, especially in a club that is competing for titles. Additionally, the former Real Madrid captain demanded to be the first captain of the team immediately after signing the contract, which was confirmed by the club to endorse his leadership qualities from day one.
The contract also proposes special bonuses for goals and individual assists, reflecting Monterrey's confidence in the player's ability to influence match results, despite the fact that he is a defender. The agreement did not lack marketing elements - Ramos will receive 2% from the sale of every jersey with his name and number 93, a number he chose to continue associating with one of the greatest moments of his career at Real, forgetting the famous goal in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League final.
The agreement also includes exclusive rights to use his image, granting him the freedom to utilize his greater popularity in advertising campaigns and commercial projects. The contract also prespecified personal benefits - complete spectrum of logistics services, luxury housing, round-the-clock security for him and his family, as well as a personal driver. Ramos also expressed a desire to live close to his new partner Sergio Canales, which reflects his intention to quickly adapt to a new life in Mexico.
