According to COPE Radio’s Sevilla correspondent José Manuel Oliva, the consortium led by Sergio Ramos has made significant progress in the bid to acquire Sevilla FC. The parties involved have reached a principle agreement on a share purchase, aiming to ultimately secure approximately 80% of the club’s shares. Crucially, the acquisition will proceed even if Sevilla are relegated this season.
The correspondent explained that Sevilla’s ownership structure involves multiple shareholders, with several investment funds participating alongside Ramos himself. The operation will be executed through a specific company, which will initially acquire around 60% of the shares, with the final target set at 80%, granting the consortium absolute control of the club. Regarding day-to-day management, Ramos is expected to take the lead, although his exact role within the club remains to be determined.
A principle agreement, first mentioned by Víctor Fernández on the ‘Partidazo’ program the previous night, has now moved forward following a two-hour meeting. The next step depends on verifying that the shares in question are free of any rights, encumbrances, or other legal issues. The acquisition involves several different share packages: Ramos’s consortium is not only purchasing shares from current internal shareholders but also from external American investors and the personal stake held by José del Nido, who individually owns 25% of Sevilla—a significant portion.
The total valuation of Sevilla in this transaction is estimated at around €450 million, though this figure is approximate. After deducting the club’s debt, which due diligence suggests stands between €80 million and €90 million, the effective purchase price would be roughly €360 million to €370 million.
A key detail is that the agreement accounts for the possibility of relegation. For instance, Sevilla faces a crucial relegation battle against Villarreal on the road. Sources confirmed that the contract includes a clause allowing the acquisition to proceed even if the club drops to the second division. Furthermore, if Sevilla returns to La Liga within one year, an alternative price structure would be activated.