Sevilla’s major shareholders issue strong statement ahead of Sergio Ramos | OneFootball

Sevilla’s major shareholders have issued a fierce joint statement accusing Sergio Ramos of breaching a share-sale pact and declaring negotiations ended. The coalition said the move came hours before the former defender’s planned appearance.

The families Alés, Carrión, Guijarro, Castro and Del Nido Benavente said they sent Ramos formal notice this morning alleging non-compliance, demanded immediate execution of the agreed penalty clause, and ordered strict confidentiality. They described his conduct as disrespectful to shareholders and the institution. Ramos is still due to speak at five pm to give his version, explain changes to his offer and defend its viability.

The rupture follows meetings on 11 and 12 May at the Hotel Sevilla Center, where a preliminary deal overseen by Five Eleven and Martín Ink envisaged a 376 million euros investment. Zona Mixta reports that at last Wednesday’s board, Ramos’s camp cut the figure to 222 million euros and proposed a participative loan for the club instead of direct payment to sellers.

ABC de Sevilla reports that the sellers believe agreed guidelines were breached and legal advisers are studying a claim for penalties. Any demand could also cover reimbursement of external audit and legal advisory costs incurred during recent talks.

With Ramos’s exclusivity period ending on 31 May, the majority shareholders say they are reviving previously parked bids. Their priority is to open fresh talks quickly to complete a change of ownership and limit further institutional strain.

Source: La Colina De Nervion