Former Spanish player Gaizka Mendieta urges Wrexham to make a move for free agent legendary centre-back Sergio Ramos.
Probably, the funniest thing Wrexham & fans are regularly accused of is their Hollywood-financed success. Not that it’s outright absurd, but their back-to-back-to-back promotion story wouldn’t have been possible except for quality management.
Agreed, their owners’ influential connections have had them do signings out of their league. Still, it would be a grave injustice to overlook the results they’ve achieved with their free agents.
Call it, Josh Windass, Arthur Okonkwo, George Dobson, Elliott Lee, James McClean, almost every other star player has been a free signing. And that’s definitely not forgetting the “Rolls-Royce” midfielder, Matty James.
Ever since Troy Deeney’s cheeky “energy-less” jab, James has been a class apart from others. While still the only Wrexham player to have played every game this Championship season, his return to the starting XI coinciding with the Dragons’ festive form is no coincidence.
To think Wrexham signed him as a free agent after being released by Bristol City says for the Dragons’ and boss Parky’s influence.
That’s what makes it crazier to think what Wrexham can do if presented with a chance to sign one of the best players ever for free.
Wrexham urged to make a move for Sergio Ramos
I know, a footballing legend like Ramos feels an out-of-league rumour for any Championship club, let alone newly promoted Wrexham. Still, it’s the club’s worldwide popularity and a massive brand story that make it a considerable choice for the Spanish legend, as per Gaizka Mendieta.
Having represented FC Barcelona himself, Mendieta didn’t hesitate to vouch for Wrexham as Ramos’ new employers.
As quoted by Wales Online, he said: “I’m sure Wrexham have considered that, it would be fantastic to see a Spanish player there and why not Sergio Ramos? It’s been rumoured that he wants to buy Sevilla, but he is a free agent and still wants to play so why not. It’s an option.”
Despite being past his prime, Sergio Ramos’s experience presents too good a profile for Wrexham. Having had three quality centre-backs in Hyam, Cleworth and Doyle, it’s practically possible if the Dragons reinforce Ramos as a player-cum-mentor for the side eyeing Top Flight football.
Even from a non-sporting perspective, Ramos’ signature brings much more traction than any January signing ever could. Who knows, a cameo role like Welshpool is the ultimate push needed ahead of a PL campaign to make Wrexham a household name worldwide.
Ramos’ signing paves way for Wrexham’s global markets
Building on the above discussion, there’s no doubt a signing like Sergio Ramos makes Wrexham the centre stage attraction in England. What it also does is pave the way for Wrexham to deep dive & explore bigger transfer markets.
So far, like most of the clubs in the English division, Wrexham’s success has come through leveraging local advantage. While there’s nothing wrong with that, the Dragons ought to attract the best players from all over the world if they are to emerge as a Top Flight giant.
What Sergio Ramos’ marquee signing does is help the club unlock untravelled transfer routes.
While Wrexham’s history has mostly seen players from England, Wales and Ireland, a topical tinge of Spanish or South American talent could do them the world of good. Noticeably, Matheus Pereira’s links were a step ahead in this direction, but Ramos’ incoming can aggravate the process.
Overall, though, Sergio Ramos to Wrexham remains in rumours currently, it’s a deal Rob & Ryan must closely administer. Either way, Wrexham can’t go wrong. A multi-million-pound check to even see Ramos on the sidelines? Every fan would sign up for that even while asleep.
