After 16 years at Real Madrid, club legend Sergio Ramos departed Madrid as a free agent.

Ramos would sign on for French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

In his first year in Paris, it didn’t go well with Ramos, as he struggled with a calf injury and finished the season with just 13 appearances for his new club.

Speaking in an interview with UEFA ahead of PSG’s clash with Bayern Munich, Sergio Ramos has opened up on his departure from Real Madrid, and the initial fears he had.

He said: “Leaving Real Madrid was obviously a very big change. At first, having taken that leap, everything went wrong.

“I got injured, had a hard time recovering and adapting to the new system, to the new team and new coach.

“I started doubting if I did the right thing. But my career has been defined by consistency, perseverance and hard work.

“My goal is always to continue winning. I won a lot with Madrid, but I thought this was a good opportunity for a change of scenery … to try to help a team like PSG.

“Everything was very difficult at first. You have to find a home and settle down, especially when you come with a family, with four kids. The process was a bit tough at first, but everything has worked out.”