Aaron Ramsey joins Mexican club Pumas after Cardiff exit
The Athletic reported that Ramsey flew to Mexico on Monday night to sign a one-year deal, with includes an option to extend, having already completed a medical with Pumas.
The 34-year-old turned down interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join Pumas, who begin their new campaign on July 13 against Santos Laguna, having finished 10th of 18 sides in the top flight last term.
Ramsey, formerly of Arsenal, was a free agent after his contract at Cardiff City expired in late June.
Bienvenido, @aaronramsey 🐾⚽️
La historia de este club te recibe con los brazos abiertos.Hoy, un nuevo capítulo comienza en Cantera.
Tu futbol, experiencia y pasión llegan a un equipo con identidad y garra.Ciudad Universitaria es tu nueva casa.#UnidosPorLaHistoria pic.twitter.com/10oQC65YM8
— PUMAS (@PumasMX) July 3, 2025
He rejoined in 2023 and was interim manager for the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season, overseeing two draws and a defeat as they finished bottom the second tier and were relegated to League One.
The Wales captain played 10 games for Cardiff last season and took his first managerial role on a short-term basis following the dismissal of Omer Riza.
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Ramsey had played down the prospect of taking charge of Cardiff on a permanent basis, saying he wanted to continue his playing career and lead his country at the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The opening game of next summer's tournament will be held in Mexico City, his new base with Pumas.
In an 11-year spell, Ramsey made 369 appearances for Arsenal, recording 64 goals and 60 assists. He also played 70 times for Juventus and 34 games for Nice before returning to Cardiff, where rose through the academy in his early playing career.
The midfielder has played 86 times for Wales, and was named captain of the national side following Gareth Bale's retirement in January 2023.
Pumas finished sixth in the 2024-25 Liga MX and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup.
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