The world of football was stunned yesterday as the flamboyant Sergio Ramos made what will surely be one of his last headlines by finally sealing a deal to take a controlling interest in his boyhood club.
The ex-Real Madrid captain is believed to have agreed an astonishing 400 million euro deal to buy an 80% stake in Sevilla FC. Ramos is now joining forces with investment fund Five Eleven Capital to pluck the LaLiga outfit from the grasp of financial ruin. It will be a historic moment for the 40-year-old legend as he makes the move from playing giant to back to making the decisions in the boardroom at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Spain.
Sergio Ramos-led Consortium Sevilla FC Takeover: All You Need to Know
The purchase of Sevilla FC by Ramos was an opportune moment for the Andalusian club. Following financial crises that have severely impacted the club - and a considerable reduction in their LaLiga payroll budget - the club seemed to need a new injection of capital. Ramos and his brother/agent, Ren Ramos, are said to have negotiated with the club's existing board before the 400 million deal was finalised. It is a move which ensures that Sevilla is still kept in safe hands - a club which Ramos understands best. The deal is still awaiting final confirmation from the Spanish National Sports Council.
Sergio Ramos Net Worth And Football Career Earnings
In over two decades of a successful footballing career, Sergio Ramos has made a fantastic fortune. Ramos' net worth by May 2026 is estimated to be around 80-85 million dollars. During his prime time at Real Madrid, he was one of the highest-paid defenders in the world, earning more than 25 million dollars per year as a salary at times; in old age, he still brought home a sum of more than Rs 44 crore a year in Mexico. Such an astronomical rise in earnings in Spain, France and Mexico was enough to take up a major club takeover.
A Diverse Portfolio Of Global Business Investments
Apart from being an outstanding athlete, Ramos has proved to be an astute businessman with a wide portfolio of investments. He owns the internationally renowned Yucatan SR4 stud farm, which has produced multiple stallion champions and takes home a lot of income through breeding and competitions. Funded by his earnings, he has managed to maintain lucrative brand endorsement deals, most famously in the form of a 9 million dollar multi-year agreement with Nike.
The defender's resources have also been driven into ventures based in the entertainment and technology worlds. He pumped Rs 18 crore into the start-up platform Fever, and his investment expertise across real estate and venture capital has made him one of the most successful athlete entrepreneurs in sports history.