Ramsey's Long-Awaited Mexican Adventure Begins

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Image caption: The Welsh midfielder made his Liga MX bow wearing Pumas' iconic No.10 shirt

After 58 days of anticipation, Aaron Ramsey finally stepped onto Mexican soil as a 62nd-minute substitute in Pumas UNAM's 0-0 draw against Club Puebla. The 34-year-old Wales captain completed:

• 28 touches
• 89% pass accuracy
• 2 key defensive interventions

World Cup Qualification Implications

This appearance marks Ramsey's first competitive action since March's hamstring injury at Cardiff City. Wales manager Craig Bellamy now faces a critical decision ahead of:

"When you've got a leader like Rambo returning to rhythm, it changes the squad's psychology," former Wales international Joe Ledley told BBC Sport.

Career Crossroads and International Commitment

Despite recent challenges including:

• Interim management stint at Cardiff (3 games)
• Championship relegation battle
• 4-month injury layoff

The 86-cap international remains focused on leading Wales' 2026 World Cup campaign. His move to Mexico's top division makes him:

First British player to feature in Liga MX since its 1943 founding

Tactical Analysis: What Ramsey Brings to Wales

1. Midfield Stability: Proven ball retention under pressure
2. Big-Match Pedigree: 21 international goals
3. Leadership: 10+ years as Wales' dressing room anchor

Next Challenge: Wales currently sit 2nd in World Cup Qualifying Group J, needing strong results against Kazakhstan to maintain automatic qualification hopes.

Related Topics:

• [World Cup 2026 Qualifying]
• [British Footballers Abroad]
• [Liga MX International Signings]