Sergio Ramos Leads €400 Million Bid to Buy Sevilla FC
Sergio Ramos’ name is once again being linked to Sevilla FC, this time away from the pitch and in a move that could reshape the club’s future.
From the pitch to the boardroom
The possibility of Sergio Ramos becoming a key figure in the ownership of Sevilla FC is beginning to take shape. According to The Athletic, the legendary defender is fronting a group of foreign investors that has tabled an offer close to €400 million to purchase the club.
A product of Sevilla’s academy and a global icon after his success with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Ramos returned to the club in the 2023–24 season and has just concluded his stint with Monterrey in Liga MX. Now, his relationship with Sevilla could take an unprecedented turn.
US-backed investment group
While Ramos would not be the main financial backer, he would serve as the public face of the project. The consortium reportedly includes a US-based investment fund playing a central role in the operation.
The proposal is aimed at acquiring 100 percent of Sevilla’s shares, although it remains subject to an external audit to determine the club’s exact debt position.
Debt and the CVC question
One of the most sensitive issues revolves around the loan granted by CVC Capital Partners to LaLiga clubs in 2021, including Sevilla. Both the club and the league consider it a participating loan, not traditional debt.
However, if potential buyers classify it as debt, it could significantly impact the final valuation of the club and, in turn, the overall size of the offer led by Ramos.
Multiple bids under consideration
Ramos’ proposal is not the only one on the table. As reported by The Athletic, Sevilla are currently weighing three different bids: a high-value foreign offer currently on hold following due diligence, the so-called Third Way led by Lappí and Quintero, and the consortium fronted by the former club captain.
The club is carefully assessing its options as it looks to define its long-term sporting and institutional direction.
€400 million, but no immediate cash injection
A key sticking point in Ramos’ bid is that the €400 million valuation would be allocated to the club’s enterprise value, meaning it would not include an immediate capital injection to clean up the balance sheet.
This aspect raises concerns within the Sevilla hierarchy, as any potential sale is expected to restore the club’s financial strength and accelerate a return to sustained sporting success.
