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Sergio Ramos Leads €400-€444 million Deal to Acquire Sevilla FC
5/12/2026, 8:54:01 PM
Deal Reaches Agreement in Principle
A consortium led by former Spain defender Sergio Ramos and backed by Five Eleven Capital has reached an agreement to acquire 80 % of Sevilla FC. El Pais reported a price of €400 million (?€3,500 per share), while other reports cite €444 million. Negotiations concluded after eight-to-ten hours of due-diligence, setting a completion deadline for late May or early June, pending capital provision and a guarantee. The group entered a three-month exclusivity period in January before finalising the deal.
Background: Recent Performance and Financial Health
Sevilla, an Andalusian club that has stayed in La Liga since 2001-02, sits 13th in the 2025-26 table, three points above the relegation zone with three games left. The club finished 17th last season, narrowly avoiding the drop. Financial statements show a €81.8 million loss for 2023-24 and net-debt of €90-180 million. Analysts say relegation could cut the club’s value by 20-30 %. Sevilla also won the Europa League in 2022-23.
Deal Structure and Financial Terms
The transaction would grant the consortium control of about 80 % of Sevilla’s shares at €3,500 per share. The purchase price will be reduced by the club’s net debt, deducted from the final amount. Completion requires approval from La Liga and the Spanish National Sports Council. Reuters noted that both Sevilla and Five Eleven Capital were contacted for comment but no official statements were provided.
Impact and Future Outlook
If the acquisition proceeds, the capital infusion and new ownership could provide strategic direction for a club fighting relegation and financial strain. Ramos’s history with Sevilla—87 appearances across two spells and a debut in February 2004—may shape branding, recruitment and commercial initiatives. He returned in 2023 after a 16-year spell at Real Madrid and two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. Nonetheless, Sevilla’s immediate priority remains securing La Liga status to safeguard top-flight revenue.
Official Approvals and Pending Steps
The consortium must provide capital and a guarantee before the late-May/early-June deadline. The deal will then be reviewed by La Liga and the Spanish National Sports Council. Both bodies have not issued comments on the proposal. After regulatory clearance, a formal share transfer could reshape Sevilla’s ownership ahead of the season’s end.
Criticism, Valuation Concerns, and Conflicting Reports
Observers note uncertainty over Sevilla’s debt, estimated at €90-180 million, and a purchase price of €400 million or €444 million. Critics argue the high price relative to losses and relegation risk could impose liabilities on the new owners. No comments from Sevilla’s board, La Liga or the Spanish National Sports Council have been obtained, leaving details unresolved.
