Mexican football witnessed the farewell of a great player. Sergio Ramos, one of the most decorated defenders in the world, ended his time with Rayados de Monterrey with a message on social media filled with gratitude, emotion, and pride for having worn the blue and white jersey. In his post, the Spaniard thanked everyone for the experience in Mexico and the treatment he received since his arrival, highlighting what he felt "wearing the Rayados captain's armband." With his characteristic sincerity, Ramos shared his feelings about saying goodbye: "Saying goodbye is never easy. A chapter that began full of enthusiasm in February has come to an end, a chapter that has allowed me to discover a country, a city, a style of football... and that leaves me with many new experiences and, above all, many friends," he wrote on his X account, a day after officially announcing his departure. During his nearly year-long stay in Monterrey, the 2010 World Cup winner with Spain experienced moments that defined his career. In his message, he proudly acknowledged each tournament he played in: “I will always be proud to have worn the Rayados captain's armband, to have led the team in the first Club World Cup in its new format, to have battled in the Clausura, the Apertura, the Leagues Cup, the Concacaf Champions Cup… and to have courageously defended the Estadio BBVA Bancomer alongside you in every match we played at home.” Ramos also emphasized his absolute commitment on and off the field, recalling his contribution in terms of numbers and feelings: "I gave everything on and off the field to give my best performance. 34 matches, more than 3,000 minutes, 8 goals, and so many emotions that can't be described in numbers," he expressed. Finally, he dedicated special words to everyone who was part of his experience in Monterrey: "To the club, to my dear teammates, to the coaching staff, to the employees, to everyone, thank you. And, above all, thank you to you, the fans." that you have sent me your warmth and affection from the first moment I set foot in the city. “I will always look back fondly on this stage of my career and I will always proudly say,'Up with Monterrey!'" concluded the 39-year-old defender, who previously shone for sixteen seasons at Real Madrid, in addition to stints at Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain. With his departure, Sergio Ramos leaves an indelible mark on Monterrey football and a legacy that Rayados fans will never forget.