Liverpool sign Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from Tenerife
Short overview
Liverpool have signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval and international clearance. The 27-year-old becomes the Reds' sixth summer signing after making over 200 appearances for the Liga F club.
Liverpool have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval and international clearance. The 27-year-old joins the Reds on a permanent deal, becoming the club's sixth acquisition of the summer transfer window.
Ramos brings a wealth of experience from Spain's top flight, having made more than 200 appearances for Tenerife. In the most recent Liga F season, she featured 30 times, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists.
Player's reaction
Speaking to the club's official channels, Ramos expressed her excitement about the move. "I'm really, really happy," she said. "I'm very excited to achieve this new step in my life and I'm very grateful for this new opportunity."
She added: "For me it was a very easy decision and I'm very, very happy, with a lot of feelings and emotions because I know who the club is, the respect [it has]. I feel very happy and privileged to take this shirt and sign at the club."
International pedigree
Ramos has represented Spain at Under-17 and Under-19 level and was part of the squad that won the 2017 Women's European Under-19 Championship in Northern Ireland.
Summer signings
Ramos follows Mao Itamura, Vivien Endemann, Sara Agrez, Mari Ward, and Khiara Keating in joining Liverpool this summer. The club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming Women's Super League season.
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