Sergio Ramos could return to Sevilla, but the move now on the table goes far deeper than an emotional comeback to the club that developed him. At 39, a free agent after leaving Monterrey and without announcing his retirement, the defender is negotiating the purchase of Sevilla and trying to permanently change his place in soccer.
The proposal is already in the hands of the club’s shareholder families, hasn’t been approved yet and directly competes with other bids. The detail that turns this story into something big is simple: one of the greatest icons in Real Madrid’s history is attempting to take control of the club where he began his career.
According to newspaper As, Sergio Ramos’ offer is lower than the one presented by an American group, which proposed 3,000 euros per share, but higher than the bid from Antonio Lappí and Federico Quintero, set at 2,500 euros per share.
Returning to Sevilla off the field
Developed by Sevilla in 2003, Sergio Ramos left early, became a central figure in Madrid, built a historic career and turned into a synonym for leadership, trophies and big-game decisions. When he returned to Sevilla in the 2023/24 season, the move was seen as closing a circle. Now, the possibility of a purchase completely changes the frame. It’s no longer the experienced player helping on the field. It’s someone aiming for the chair of ultimate decision-making.
If the acquisition goes through, Ramos won’t be able to play professionally in Spain. Owners don’t play. Even without officially announcing his retirement, he would, in practice, be closing that door. That shows the deal isn’t symbolic. It’s structural. He trades the pitch for the boardroom and takes on a risk many former players choose to avoid.
Money isn’t the only factor in play
There’s also the discomfort no one ignores. Sergio Ramos is, above all, a Real Madrid legend. His name is tied to the biggest titles of the club’s main rival in national and international terms. As a player, that was softened. As a potential owner, it carries different weight. For some, it’s a problem. For others, it’s precisely the edge, someone who knows how the very top of European soccer works.
Nothing has been decided. The shareholder families continue to evaluate the proposals, and Sevilla is living through days of quiet expectation. If the deal is completed, it will be one of the most unusual moves in recent Spanish soccer. If it doesn’t happen, the attempt already reveals something important. Sergio Ramos isn’t just thinking about how to step away, but about how to keep calling the shots when the ball finally stops rolling.