The four-time Champions League winner officially announced his departure in a press conference on Thursday afternoon but is yet to confirm his next club.

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Madrid are keen to find an adequate replacement for the Spaniard and have identified a potential recruit from La Liga rivals Villarreal.

24-year-old Pau Torres is their number one target but they’ll have to fend off interest from Manchester United who are eager to find a centre-back partner for Harry Maguire.

Sergio Ramos announces his departure from Real Madrid at a press conference last Thursday
Sergio Ramos announces his departure from Real Madrid at a press conference last Thursday

Spanish outlet AS are reporting that Torres has emerged as a leading target for Los Blancos due to an impressive season at Villarreal.

The Europa League winner has had a spectacular season helping the Yellow Submarine claim their first ever major honour.

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Personally Torres has also cemented himself as a regular for the national team, partnering Aymeric Laporte in Spain’s opening Euro 2020 match against Sweden.