THE SIDELINES : Ramos Near Spanish Soccer Deal
<i> From Times Wire Services </i>
NEW YORK —
Tab Ramos, a member of the U.S. National soccer team, is close to reaching an agreement with Figueras of the Spanish second division, according to a published report.
The New York Daily News reported in today’s editions that the 23-year-old midfielder has verbally agreed to terms with Figueras, which is located about 75 miles northeast of Barcelona on the Mediterranean.
Ramos, whose family came to the United States from Uruguay when he was 9, said he would make at least $100,000 tax free plus bonuses geared to the team’s success. He would prefer a one-year contract, but Figueras is offering a two-year pact.
The U.S. Soccer Federation owns Ramos’ contract and has set his transfer fee between $150,000 and $200,000.
