On 20 December 2007 it was announced Ramírez was transferred to Mexican club Monarcas Morelia, one day after winning the Torneo Finalización with Nacional. Ramírez made his debut for Morelia at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas in a 1–0 loss against Club América at the 2008 InterLiga tournament. Ramírez made his league debut for Morelia in the first match day as Morelia defeated Veracruz 1–0 with a 60-meter goal by Ignacio Carrasco. The following week Ramírez made his home debut for Morelia, Ramírez scored two goals as Morelia defeated Pachuca 3–2. After a promising start of the season, Morelia only managed to win three of the last 15 matches, Ramírez appeared in 16 out of 17 matches as Morelia did not reach the "Liguilla". Ramírez started out the Apertura 2008 season with a goal in a 2–2 away draw against San Luis. Morelia would end up with 25 points but did not qualify to the "Liguilla" as they ended fifth in Group 2, Ramírez appeared in 14 matches which he started most of them.