MADRID — Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year deal with the Spanish giants, the club confirmed Monday. Ramos had been courted by Manchester United during a standoff in negotiations between his representatives and Madrid President Florentino Perez over the Spanish international's salary with his previous deal set to expire in 2017. However, the club said in a statement he will remain “tied to the club for the next five seasons.” According to Spanish media reports, Ramos will earn up to 10 million euros ($11.1 million, £7.1 million) a season. United and Madrid have been locked in transfer talks all summer with Real still hopeful of landing Ramos's international teammate David de Gea before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. — AP