Former Real Madrid defender and world champion Sergio Ramos has reached an agreement with the fund Five Eleven Capital to acquire Sevilla FC. The operation, valued at around 450 million euros, is pending signature and approval from the Spanish Sports Council (CSD). Ramos, whose fortune exceeds 80 million according to Celebrity Networth, is once again in the spotlight off the field.
The financial engineering behind the club purchase 💰
The acquisition of Sevilla FC by Ramos and Five Eleven Capital will involve a complex financing structure. The fund is expected to contribute the majority of the capital, while Ramos would contribute a significant portion of his wealth. The operation will require approval from the CSD to verify economic viability and compliance with club ownership regulations. This co-investment model between a former player and an investment fund is uncommon in Spanish football.
From scoring in the box to sealing the club deal ⚽
Who would have told Ramos that his biggest challenge would not be scoring a last-minute header, but writing a check for several hundred million. Of course, if he has shown anything, it is that he does not back down from penalties, not even those with bank interest. Now, the one who used to face Messi will have to deal with Sevilla's fans and balance sheets. Quite something.