Aaron Ramsey Agrees Move to Mexican Club, Ends Cardiff City Manager Prospects

Aaron Ramsey has agreed to sign with Mexican club Club Universidad Nacional, ending speculation about him becoming Cardiff City's permanent manager despite being the strong favorite for the role. The 34-year-old Wales midfielder, who served as interim manager for Cardiff's final three games of the 2024/25 season, aims to continue his playing career and boost his chances of representing Wales at the 2026 World Cup. Cardiff City, relegated to League One, had considered several managerial candidates including Nathan Jones, who committed to Charlton, leaving the Bluebirds needing to find another successor for Omer Riza. Ramsey had expressed willingness to take the managerial position if allowed to bring in his own senior backroom staff, but it remains unclear if Cardiff would permit this, complicating his potential appointment. Fans and pundits have shown support for Ramsey’s possible managerial role, emphasizing his vision for structural reforms and a strong club identity, though his lack of experience is seen as a hurdle that could be mitigated by experienced assistants. With Ramsey choosing to continue playing in Mexico, Cardiff must now restart its search for a new manager amid a challenging summer ahead.