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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have announced the signing of Sergio Ramos, Spanish defender, on a free transfer.

The French football giants broke the news on Thursday. PSG added that Ramos will be its second signing this week following the $83 million acquisition of Hacraf Hakimi.

The 35-year-old defender, who became a free agent after leaving Real Madrid last month, signed a two-year deal with the Paris-based club until June 2023.

“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Sergio Ramos to the squad,” it wrote.

“The Spanish central defender has signed a two-year contract and is tied to the club from the French capital until 30 June 2023.”

Ramos, a four-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid in his 16 years with the club before his departure, expressed his happiness at joining PSG.

He also stated that he wants to continue to grow while helping the team to win “many trophies” in the new challenge.

“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain, this is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget,” he said.

“I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players. Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level.

“I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible.”

Ramos, a 2010 World Cup winner, also won five La Liga titles and four Club World Cups during his time at Real Madrid.