AARON RAMSEY has been released by Cardiff, paving the way for his shock move to Mexico.
The Wales captain, 34, is believed to have agreed a deal with Club Universidad Nacional – known as Pumas UNAM – after he opted not to take up the option of an extra year on his contract.
Aaron Ramsey is close to a surprise move to North America[/caption]
Ramsey was Bluebirds interim boss for the final three Championship games of last season after the Welsh club sacked Omer Riza, but the midfielder was unable to prevent relegation to League One.
Cardiff, who are close to announcing Leicester assistant Brian Barry-Murphy, 46, as their new manager, said of Ramsey: “Aaron will leave the Bluebirds this summer.
“The Welsh captain rejoined his childhood club during the summer of 2023, before taking up the role of caretaker manager for the final three games of the 2024/25 campaign. Aaron departs Cardiff City Stadium with our best wishes.”
Ex-Arsenal and Juventus star Ramsey had an injury-ravaged second spell at Cardiff, starting just 15 games in two years.
But the playmaker is keen to keep playing and remains determined to lead Wales at the 2026 World Cup next summer if they qualify.
Craig Bellamy’s men lost 4-3 to Belgium in Brussels on Monday night, leaving them second in Group J heading into the autumn.
