Sergio Ramos sets out figures on Sevilla buyout collapse and says he still wants talks | OneFootball

Sergio Ramos has gone public to outline the figures behind the collapse of his Sevilla buyout bid, while maintaining he wants talks to continue despite resistance from leading shareholders.

He said his group remains in place, seeks dialogue with shareholders and that the formal offer lodged last Wednesday is only five million euros different from the original proposal. According to ABC de Sevilla, LaLiga has rejected claims it required a larger capital increase, which the outlet says came from Ramos’ advisers, and major shareholders said they only learned of a second phase of the plan during the briefing.

Ramos detailed that the proposed capital increase rose from 80 million euros to 120 million euros, which he presented as necessary to ensure the club’s viability.

On equity, he set out an initial purchase range of 105 to 141 million euros to secure between 18% and 25% of the shareholding.

A second phase envisaged acquiring the remaining shares with a guaranteed minimum payment of 137 million euros, and this element was described as the main point of friction. Contradictory accounts continue to cloud the Sevilla sale saga.

Source: La Colina De Nervion