After Sevilla talks collapse, Marseille enters the race to sign the 40-year-old defender

Olympique Marseille have made a formal approach to sign veteran defender Sergio Ramos, Foot Mercato reported on Friday, capitalising on the breakdown of negotiations that had briefly linked the 40-year-old with a return to Sevilla.

Ramos, who left Monterrey after his contract expired, had been tipped to rejoin the Andalusian club where he began his professional career. Those discussions stalled, however, when Monterrey officials reportedly refused to facilitate the move. Sources close to the Liga MX side even suggested that Ramos is being viewed as a potential future investor in the Mexican club rather than as a returning player, a stance that effectively ended the prospect of an immediate Sevilla comeback.

With the Spanish option off the table for now, Marseille moved swiftly. French media say the club submitted an official offer to Ramos and that his agent and brother, René Ramos, held talks with Marseille representatives during the most recent transfer window. The precise terms of the proposal have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether negotiations will resume or have been shelved indefinitely.

Despite celebrating his 40th birthday earlier this year, Ramos has publicly ruled out retirement and insists he can still perform at a high level. A return to European football is said to appeal to the former Real Madrid and Spain captain, provided the sporting project aligns with his ambitions.

For now, Ramos continues to weigh his options, and Marseille’s surprise entry into the race ensures that the next chapter of his prolonged career is far from settled.