ARSENAL legend Aaron Ramsey’s Nice contract has been ripped up, paving the way for a return to boyhood club Cardiff.
The Wales star, 32, spent the past year playing for the French club.
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Ramsey’s deal was set to expire this summer.
But after making 34 appearances in all competitions, he triggered an automatic clause to extend it until 2024.
Ramsey is keen to return home with Cardiff, where he made his pro debut as a 16-year-old in 2007.
SunSport revealed he has already turned down an offer to play in Saudi Arabia.
And Nice have now confirmed they have released Ramsey from his deal, setting him up to join the Championship Welsh side on a free transfer.
A statement read: “OGC Nice and Aaron Ramsey have decided by mutual agreement to terminate the contract that bound them.
“The club thanks him and wishes him the best for the rest of his career.”
Ramsey also thanked Nice for their support, bidding farewell to fans in an emotional statement.
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He said: “Before I start my new chapter I have to say a huge thank you to Nice and all of the brilliant people I have had the pleasure of getting to know.
“There is so much potential in the club and I hope it goes from strength to strength.”
Following his debut in 2007, Ramsey played 22 times for Cardiff before joining Arsenal the following year.
After loans at Nottingham Forest and Cardiff, Ramsey went on to score 64 goals in 369 games for Arsenal – winning three FA Cups in the process.
He then secured a free transfer to Juventus in 2019 and scored six goals in 70 games for the Italians.
Ramsey later spent the second half of the 2021/22 season on loan at Rangers, scoring twice in 13 appearances.
And last term saw the playmaker score once in 34 games for Nice.
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