Former Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos is reportedly involved in takeover talks regarding a La Liga side.
Ramos, 39, is widely recognised as one of the best centre-backs of the past two decades, having spent 16 years at Real Madrid, a period in which he helped Los Blancos win four UEFA Champions League crowns and five La Liga titles among several other honours.
On the international stage, he earned 180 caps for Spain and formed part of the sides that won three international trophies – Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012 – in a four-year period.
And despite nearing his 40th birthday, the defender appears to want to remain involved with the game, having departed Mexican side Monterrey last month (December).
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The 39-year-old did not renew his contract with the Liga MX side, who he joined in February, and has since been linked with several European clubs - including a potential shock move to Manchester United.
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Meanwhile, a report from Football Espana claims that Ramos is “involved in takeover talks” with former club Sevilla.
The centre-back, who came through the La Liga club’s academy, has enjoyed two spells with the Andalusian outfit, having also spent the 2023/24 campaign with the side before his move to Monterrey.
According to Diario AS, a due diligence process had led potential American investors, Antonio Lappi and Fede Quintero, to lower their offer, which in turn could facilitate Ramos’ investment.
The Spanish outlet reported that Ramos has “initiated preliminary contacts” to learn about the club’s situation ahead of potentially becoming an investor.
Sevilla’s finances have reportedly deterred the American investors who at first offered €3,400 per share but are now offering no more than €2,700, as per AS.
Ramos would likely become a minority investor and leads a group who have already made an offer to shareholders, which is said to be the highest made so far.
Sevilla, at least from an English supporters’ view, are synonymous with the Europa League, having won the competition seven times, including three triumphs in a row between 2014 and 2016.
But in recent years, the Spanish side have struggled to keep pace with giants Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, as well as clubs such as rivals Real Betis, Athletic Club and Villarreal.
In 2024/25, Sevilla finished 17th in the league and narrowly avoided relegation while also encountering financial issues.
Halfway through the current campaign, the side, managed by Matías Almeyda, are tenth in La Liga but remain five points above the relegation zone.
Topics: Sergio Ramos, Sevilla, La Liga, Football, Real Madrid
Luke Davies