Sergio Ramos prepares final offer to take majority control of Sevilla By Janderson Luiz
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The group led by Sergio Ramos, through the company Five Eleven Capital, has completed the detailed analysis of Sevilla FC’s accounts and is already preparing the definitive offer to acquire the majority shareholding of the club. The initial proposal, presented in January, was around 450 million euros, but the final version must be adjusted to attract the main shareholders. Negotiations enter a decisive phase in the coming weeks, with an estimated time of around a month to complete the process.
Sevilla is facing a delicate moment in the season, with a position close to the LaLiga relegation zone and a recognized debt of 88 million euros. The club recorded losses of 50 million euros in the last financial year. Mesmo Thus, the group of Ramos shows a willingness to take control, even if the team is relegated to Segunda Divisão.
Advancement in due diligence and negotiation schedule
The process of analyzing the club’s accounts, known as due diligence, was recently completed after a two-week extension. Essa step allowed the group of investors to know in detail the financial and operational situation of Sevilla. Formal conversations with shareholders are expected to begin in about two weeks from the end of March 2026.
The final offer will be presented based on the verified numbers. The main objective is to obtain more than 70% of the 103,467 shares that make up the capital of the Andalusian club. Essa Participation would guarantee the group effective control over sporting and administrative decisions.
The current president, José María del Nido Carrasco, stated that he had not been officially informed about the outcome of the operation and that, in the event of a sale, he and his team should not remain in charge. Ele focuses efforts on keeping the team among the elite of Spanish football through measures such as player sales and cost containment.
Club’s financial situation and challenges
Sevilla accumulates economic difficulties accumulated over the last three seasons. Além of the debt of 88 million euros, the club needed to reduce investments in the payroll, which currently receives around 250 thousand euros per month compared to 150 million annually in 2019.
Recent sales of highlights such as Lukébakio and Badé generated revenue of €70 million last summer. Essas Operations helped balance the books in the short term. The club also made changes to the technical command, with the dismissal of Matías Almeyda and the hiring of Luis García Plaza.
- The group of Ramos has been informed of all recent board decisions.
- The operation relies on financial resources guaranteed by investors.
- The executive role that Sergio Ramos will assume will still be defined internally after the purchase is complete.
History of Ramos with Sevilla and motivations
Sergio Ramos maintains a strong emotional connection with Sevilla, the club where he began his professional career and where he had two spells as a player. The possible acquisition represents the desire to return to the club as a manager and influence its long-term future.
The interest of the Ramos group emerged about three months ago and was consolidated as the only offer in progress after rejections of proposals from American funds and a local consortium. Visitas to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium, such as the one held on March 8, 2026 during a match against Rayo Vallecano, reinforced the team’s commitment.
Martin Ink, president of Five Eleven Capital, assessed that the operation is continuing at a good pace. The focus is on acquiring the majority shareholding, which would allow the group to implement its vision for the club in both sporting and commercial aspects.
Offer details and next steps
The initial proposal of 450 million euros must be revised downwards in order to facilitate the agreement with the majority shareholders. The final value will also depend on the team’s sporting situation at the end of the season. Exclusive Negociações were granted to the group of Ramos following a letter of intent signed at the beginning of the year.
The complete process involves approval from several bodies and additional checks. Caso The deal comes to fruition, changes to the management structure are expected. Sevilla continues to compete in LaLiga with the aim of avoiding relegation, which could influence the final valuation of the operation.
Club ownership market context at Espanha
Several Spanish clubs have gone through sale processes or search for investors in recent years. In the case of Sevilla, the package of shares being negotiated involves traditional families who control the majority of the capital. The entry of an iconic former player like Sergio Ramos brings a different element to the process.
The group of investors includes professionals with experience in the football sector. The strategy provides for financial sanitation combined with sustainable sports planning. Todas The parties involved closely monitor the team’s performance on the field in the final rounds of the season.
The advancement of the proposal marks an important moment in the recent history of the Andalusian club. The next few weeks should define whether the operation continues for signature or faces new adjustments.
