Sergio Ramos signs new five-year Real Madrid deal

MADRID: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year deal with the Spanish giants, the club confirmed on Monday.

Ramos had been courted by Manchester United during a standoff in negotiations between his representatives and Madrid president Florentino Perez over the Spanish international´s salary with his previous deal set to expire in 2017.

However, the club said in a statement he will remain "tied to the club for the next five seasons."