Sergio Ramos buys Sevilla? What we know so far about the 400 million euro offer

Former Spanish defender Sergio Ramos is close to buying his boyhood club Sevilla after he and investment group Five Eleven Capital reached an agreement with the club’s largest shareholders, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

Spanish outlet The country The deal for around 400 million euros ($470 million) covers 80% of the club’s total shares, at an estimated 3,500 euros per share.

The transaction requires approval from LaLiga and the Spanish National Sports Council before it can be completed.

Sevilla has been an ever-present in LaLiga since the 2001-2002 season, but the Andalusian club is battling relegation this season after a poor season.

The club, who won the Europa League in 2022-2023, are 13th in the standings but are just three points above the relegation zone with three games to go. Last season it finished 17th, one point above the drop zone.

Ramos, who won the World Cup and two European Championships with Spain, started his youth career with Sevilla before joining Real Madrid in 2005 and helping the club win 22 major trophies.

The 40-year-old returned to Seville for a season in 2023 and last played for Mexican club Monterrey.

Reuters ‌has contacted Sevilla and Five Eleven Capital for comment.

Published on May 12, 2026