Last month, reports emerged that Sergio Ramos had entered discussions about becoming the future owner of his boyhood club Sevilla. Negotiations between his investment group and the Andalusian side have continued over recent weeks, and while a preliminary agreement has been reached, the takeover process is still far from being finalized.
Ramos, supported by Five Eleven Capital, is currently carrying out due diligence after agreeing in principle with Sevilla to acquire a controlling stake in the club. This stage is expected to take time, and according to Diario AS, many close to the talks do not anticipate a final outcome before the end of the current campaign.
A key reason the deal is unlikely to be completed before June is Sevilla’s worrying position in La Liga. The club, who were previously linked with a possible move for Ramos as a player (an idea that has since been dismissed), are currently sitting 15th in the table and are just two points above the relegation zone.
Sevilla’s value would drop sharply if relegated to Segunda
Ramos and his consortium have reportedly agreed to pay €450 million for 65% of Sevilla’s shares. However, should Los Nervionenses be relegated from La Liga, the club’s valuation is expected to fall significantly — potentially by as much as half. In that scenario, fresh negotiations would likely be required to revise the price, which could even cause the entire deal to collapse if either side refuses to compromise.
Sevilla fans are eager for the club to escape the difficult period it has endured over recent seasons. Ramos is believed to have ambitions of restoring his former club to the top of La Liga, but achieving that goal will depend first and foremost on Sevilla managing to avoid relegation this season.
