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Sergio Ramos is edging closer to becoming the new owner of Sevilla FC, in what could be one of the most significant takeovers in modern Spanish football. The former club captain has reached a preliminary agreement with Sevilla FC’s main shareholders to acquire a controlling stake in the Andalusian side, according to reports from Cadena SER.
The proposed €450 million Sevilla FC takeover would represent a dramatic shift in both the club’s ownership structure and its long-term governance, at a time when Sevilla is grappling with deep institutional and sporting challenges.
Exclusive Talks and Due Diligence Begin
As first reported by journalist Manolo Aguilar on Carrusel Deportivo, the agreement activates an exclusivity period that allows Sergio Ramos and his investor group to conduct an in-depth financial review of the club. This due diligence process, standard in major football acquisitions, will examine Sevilla FC’s accounts, outstanding liabilities, and overall economic sustainability before any definitive sale is approved. 
🚨⚽️ Informa Manolo Aguilar en @Carrusel
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) January 25, 2026
ℹ️ @SergioRamos llega a un principio de acuerdo con el grupo de accionistas referencia del @SevillaFC para comprar el club
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A Firm €450 Million Offer, Not Speculation
The latest developments put an end to weeks of speculation surrounding Ramos’s intentions. What initially surfaced as an ambitious rumor has now become a formal, financially backed proposal. According to Cadena SER and regional outlet Muchodeporte, the offer stands at €450 million, a figure that includes Sevilla FC’s substantial net financial debt, reflecting the club’s current liabilities.
The investor group behind the bid is supported by North American capital and includes Martin Ink, a prominent executive associated with Five Eleven Capital, a firm specializing in football investment and management. Although Five Eleven Capital is not the direct buyer, Ink is believed to be playing a key role in structuring the deal. Antonio Cordón, formerly linked to the group, has also been mentioned as part of the broader football-finance network involved in the operation.
Miguel Ángel Chazarri highlighted the seriousness of the bid on Cadena SER:
The emergence of Ramos’s group appears to have sidelined a previous expression of interest from another U.S.-based investor, effectively resetting the Sevilla FC ownership process.
Negotiations Months in the Making
Despite its recent public impact, the potential acquisition has been developing behind closed doors for weeks. Aguilar revealed on SER Deportivos that a crucial meeting took place on January 15 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.
Sergio Ramos, accompanied by his brother René Ramos and legal representatives, met with key shareholders—including Pérez Solano—in talks that lasted more than two hours.
During that meeting, Ramos reportedly presented both the financial structure of the offer and his long-term project for Sevilla FC. Sources familiar with the discussions described the response as highly positive, citing the seriousness of the bid and the clarity of its vision. That initial momentum has now culminated in a formal preliminary agreement.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Sergio Ramos has reached a VERBAL AGREEMENT to BUY SEVILLA!
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) January 25, 2026
— @La_SER pic.twitter.com/wZilL6fBlb
Sevilla FC’s Institutional Crisis as the Backdrop
The timing of the move is no coincidence. Sevilla FC is navigating one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history, marked by internal power struggles, mounting debt, and disappointing on-field results. Once a dominant force in European competition—particularly in the UEFA Europa League—the club has struggled to maintain stability.
Club president José María del Nido Carrasco (Del Nido Jr.) has come under intense scrutiny, while his father, former president José María del Nido Benavente, remains a powerful and divisive shareholder operating independently. Del Nido Jr. has acknowledged that he was initially unaware of the Ramos-led Sevilla FC takeover bid, highlighting the fractured governance structure.
Should the takeover proceed, sources suggest it could trigger a significant restructuring of Sevilla FC’s leadership, potentially accelerating Del Nido Jr.’s exit.
Why Sergio Ramos Is Central to the Strategy
Ramos’s role in the proposed Sevilla FC ownership change extends far beyond finances. Born in Camas, just outside Seville, he rose through the club’s academy before making his first-team debut in 2003. After two seasons, he was sold to Real Madrid, where he became one of the most decorated defenders in football history. Later spells at Paris Saint-Germain preceded his return to Sevilla for the 2023/24 season, widely seen as a return to his roots.
That comeback was not without controversy, but his stature, global profile, and deep understanding of elite football environments have made him the ideal figurehead for the investor group. According to Cadena SER, Ramos was deliberately chosen to present a credible, reassuring alternative at a moment of deep uncertainty for the club.
What Comes Next for Sevilla FC
The ongoing exclusivity period will allow Ramos and his partners to scrutinize Sevilla FC’s finances, contractual commitments, and operational structure. Only after this process will a final decision be made on whether to complete the acquisition.
While no outcome is guaranteed, the existence of a preliminary agreement confirms that negotiations are advanced, structured, and serious.
“This is not a bluff,” Aguilar concluded on Carrusel Deportivo. “There is a firm offer, a clear intention, and a formal process underway.”
For Sevilla FC, the coming months could define the club’s trajectory for decades. For Sergio Ramos, they may mark the start of a new chapter—one in which his influence shapes the club not from the pitch, but from the boardroom.
Information Source:
https://cadenaser.com/nacional
https://www.diariodesevilla.es/sevillafc
Photo Attribution:
Photo: Alejandro Sanz visiting Real Madrid City, featuring Sergio Ramos.
Credit: © Real Madrid C.F., used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) license.
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