The Mexican chapter of Aaron Ramsey's decorated football career has ended in distressing circumstances, with the Wales midfielder seeing his contract terminated and his beloved pet dog go missing.
A Promising Start Turns Sour
Ramsey's move to Liga MX side Pumas UNAM was meant to signal a fresh start. The former Arsenal and Cardiff City star, who turns 35 on Boxing Day, arrived with hopes of a career renaissance. However, familiar injury problems resurfaced, limiting him to just six appearances for the Mexican club.
The situation took a deeply personal and heartbreaking turn in October. Ramsey revealed that his cherished beagle, named Halo, had vanished from a ranch in San Miguel de Allende. The footballer and his family launched a public appeal, offering a £15,000 reward for her safe return.
Conflicting Accounts of a Contract Termination
Shortly after Halo's disappearance, it was confirmed that Ramsey's contract with Pumas had been terminated at the end of October. The player expressed his surprise and disappointment in a social media post, thanking the medical staff for helping him return to fitness and stating he was "ready and match fit for the remaining games."
However, a starkly different version of events has emerged from within the Pumas camp. A report from Conexion MT, citing a club source, claims Ramsey is "completely wrong" about being blindsided by the termination. The source alleges the player left the squad without permission to search for his dog and then returned to Wales without authorisation, leaving teammates in the dark about his whereabouts.
Devastating Outcome and Uncertain Future
The family's search for Halo ended in tragedy. Ramsey's wife, Colleen, later shared that they "have to accept she has likely passed away." The Ramseys have since returned to their home in Wales.
With his contract mutually terminated, Ramsey is now a free agent as the January transfer window approaches. His future in football is uncertain, casting doubt on whether the former Cardiff interim manager will play again this season. The episode in Mexico concludes as a profoundly difficult period, blending professional setback with profound personal loss.
