Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has terminated his contract with Liga MX club Pumas UNAM, according to Fabrizio Romano. The news comes just days after the Wales captain appealed for help following the disappearance of his dog.
The 34-year-old had only joined the Mexican football team three months ago, putting pen to paper on a contract that was set to run until 2026. But the Welsh legend will now leave Pumas, having been limited to just six appearances and 235 minutes of action.
Ramsey has also been dealing with issues away from the pitch, with his dog, Halo, going missing on 9th October. The Welshman has since increased the reward for information about the beagle’s whereabouts to $20,000 (£15,000), but no breakthrough has been made yet.
Ramsey to Leave Pumas
After a difficult start to life in Mexico, Romano has now confirmed that Ramsey will leave Pumas with immediate effect, after he terminated his contract with the club. ESPN add that the decision comes after he suffered a muscle injury earlier this month.
Ramsey had also been dealing with a long-term injury, which he picked up while playing for Cardiff during their campaign in the Championship. Even after he made his first appearance for the club, he reportedly began to suffer discomfort. He has not made an appearance for Pumas since their 4-1 loss to Club America in September.
Check out Ramsey’s stats for Pumas below:
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Aaron Ramsey’s stats for Pumas |
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Games |
6 |
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Minutes Played |
235 |
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Goals |
1 |
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Assists |
0 |
ESPN also state that the former Arsenal star has been “completely distracted” following the disappearance of his dog. It not only stopped him from joining up with Wales, following a call-up during the most recent international break, but it has also stopped him from attending rehabilitation sessions.
Ramsey has been searching for Halo, who was last seen in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato 23 days ago. She was wearing a dog tracking collar, with Ramsey sharing a Google Maps location of where he last saw her.
Having promised a reward for any information in an initial post on Instagram two weeks ago, he shared another image of Halo on Sunday, saying: “What I’d do to hold you one last time Halo.”
In a separate report, AS have stated Ramsey has returned home to be with his family. They add that the club will not make an official statement until the conclusion of the Apertura 2025 season, out of respect for the player and contractual stipulations.
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