In a world where soccer and cinema have rarely collided as spectacularly as they have at Wrexham AFC, another headline-grabbing twist might be on the horizon. Sergio Ramos, the legendary former Real Madrid captain, is now being linked to the most unthinkable of destinations: League One’s very own Wrexham, backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Since the celebrity duo purchased the club in 2021, Wrexham have rewritten the rules of what a lower-league soccer side can be. With back-to-back promotions and appearances from A-listers like Will Ferrell and Hugh Jackman, the club has enjoyed a meteoric rise, boosted further by the popular docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.
The team has already welcomed seasoned professionals like Steven Fletcher, James McClean, and Jay Rodriguez, all bringing top-flight pedigree to North Wales. Yet, if this latest rumor has any truth to it, their next move could eclipse everything that’s come before.
Sergio Ramos, now 39 years old and playing for Monterrey in Mexico, has reportedly caught the attention of Wrexham’s ambitious ownership and fanbase. But how did this come about? The spark came from an interview with another Real Madrid icon, Fernando Morientes, who suggested that a move to Wrexham might actually make sense for Ramos at this stage in his career.
“Could we see Sergio Ramos at Wrexham? Well, once you leave Real Madrid and that top media spotlight, you have a lot of choice,” Morientes said in a recent interview. “He wanted to live a different experience, and if the experience gives him the chance to be happy on a personal level, more than a sporting one, go for it. If that’s the case with Wrexham too, it’ll probably be a good thing.”
Would Ramos really join Wrexham?
What adds further weight to the rumor is Ramos’ current situation in Mexico. After a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Tigres in the Clasico, where Ramos scored the opener only to see his team collapse in stoppage time, the atmosphere around Monterrey has become tense.
The emotional toll and sporting frustration have led to questions about whether the Liga MX stint is offering Ramos the fulfillment he had hoped for — and whether a new adventure might be on the cards this summer.
In fact, Sergio Ramos joining a League One side sounds absurd on paper. But so did everything else about Wrexham’s story until it happened. This is a club whose Hollywood owners have flipped traditional soccer logic on its head. And if they can offer the veteran something he values — a fresh challenge, emotional satisfaction, and perhaps even a role in shaping a team’s culture.
His contract in Monterrey ends in December 2025, and as the summer transfer window approaches, murmurs of a potential move are growing louder.