Sergio Ramos is fronting an American-backed €400 million bid to acquire total ownership of Sevilla amid the club’s ongoing financial struggles and debt disputes.
Sergio Ramos is leading a €400 million ($469.2m) bid to purchase Sevilla, the club where he began his career.
The 39-year-old former Spain captain is spearheading a consortium involving an American investment fund to acquire 100 per cent of the Spanish side.
Although Ramos is the public face of the move, sources indicate he would not be the largest individual investor in the proposed takeover.
The deal’s finalization hinges on an external audit of Sevilla’s debt, which sources estimate at approximately €180m.
A primary point of contention is whether a “participatory” loan from CVC Capital Partners qualifies as debt.
While current club leadership and La Liga do not categorize it as such, the bidders’ valuation of the club’s enterprise value remains subject to these financial clarifications following significant recent losses.
As current ownership remains split between several family groups and investment entities, the deal is expected to take considerable time to conclude.
Because Spanish regulations prohibit individuals from playing for a club they own, the timeline allows Ramos to potentially sign with another team this season.
The bid arrives as Sevilla faces mounting financial pressure, having reported losses of €81.8m for the 2023-24 campaign.