An emotional tribute was offered by the legendary Real Madrid player, Sergio Ramos, to his longtime teammate, Pepe, following the announcement of Pepe’s retirement from football.
The decision to retire from professional football was disclosed by Pepe on Thursday.
After a successful 23-year career, the 41-year-old Portuguese footballer decided to hang up his boots.
Pepe and Ramos were known for forming one of the most formidable central-defensive partnerships in modern football during their time together at Real Madrid.
In his response, Ramos took to Instagram to describe Pepe as not only a true warrior but also a dear friend.
“A genuine warrior who shared numerous matches, victories, and trophies with me. It was a pleasure to play alongside you. Wishing you all the best, my friend,” Ramos expressed, captioning a photo featuring both players donning the Real Madrid jersey.