In a story that reads almost like a fairy-tale return home, Sergio Ramos, the legendary Spanish defender and former captain of Sevilla FC has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with a reference shareholder group to purchase the club he first joined as a youth.
The news, first reported by Cadena SER and confirmed by multiple Spanish outlets today, marks a dramatic twist in the future of one of La Liga’s most storied clubs. Under the terms of the agreement in principle, Ramos and his investment partners have secured an exclusivity period during which they will conduct a thorough review of the club’s finances — a process known in business as due diligence — before seeking to complete a full takeover.
From Academy Graduate to Boardroom Contender: Sergio Ramos’ Journey Toward Owning Sevilla FC
Born in Camas, near Seville, Ramos rose through Sevilla’s youth ranks before making his professional debut in the early 2000s. After transferring to Real Madrid, he became one of the most decorated defenders in world football, winning multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles. In recent years he returned to Sevilla as a player, further deepening his emotional connection with the club.
Now 39 and a free agent following his departure from Monterrey, Sergio Ramos has entered the world of club ownership. According to reports, he is fronting the bid alongside Martín Ink, CEO of the football investment group Five Eleven Capital, backed by an international network of investors.
The offer on the table — reported to be in the region of €450 million — positions Ramos as the lead figure in what could be one of the most remarkable post-playing transitions in modern football.
A Club in Transition
Sevilla FC currently finds itself navigating both sporting and financial turbulence. The team sits mid-table in La Liga, and the club’s financial records show significant accumulated losses, contributing to a complex landscape for potential buyers.
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The preliminary agreement does not guarantee a completed sale, but it does give Sergio Ramos and his group exclusive access to negotiate and analyse the club’s books over the coming months. If due diligence proceeds successfully, negotiations will intensify with the aim of finalising a binding deal
Should the takeover be completed, Ramos would join a small but growing cohort of former stars who have transitioned from the pitch to the boardroom, echoing moves by other elite footballers who now hold stakes in professional clubs.
For Sevilla supporters and the wider football world the prospect of a homegrown legend taking the reins at his boyhood club is as bold as it is emotional. Whether this chapter ends in triumph or further challenges will depend on the months ahead, as Ramos’ group navigates the critical due diligence phase and negotiations with the club’s diverse set of shareholders.
