A change of ownership could come soon for Sevilla FC – but how do “Los Americanos” and the local lawyer find a common path?
Alamy
Last week’s dramatic shareholder meeting made it clear that a change of ownership at Sevilla FC could happen. The current board saw shareholders vote against it, with the two largest shareholder groups being the former president Del Nido and 777 Partners.
Del Nido was the club’s president between 2002 and 2013, while 777 Partners runs a multi-club ownership strategy. Sevilla fans are desperate to see unity among shareholders after years of fighting, but what can build bridges between the two?
Why it matters: Sevilla FC are one of the biggest clubs in Spain with an impressive record in the Europa League. Now the club are caught in a relegation battle, at a time when very different owners potentially need to agree on a strategy
The perspective: Sevilla FC, who qualified for the Champions League for the last three years, are facing an ugly relegation struggle if they don’t start winning matches. A change of ownership might happen shortly – how would that affect the players?
5 January 2023 - 7:26 PM
They used to be good friends. And colleagues. José and José.
When José María del Nido left his position as president of Sevilla FC after 11 years on the 9th of December 2013, he praised his vice president, José Castro, who was to take over as president of the proud red-and-white club from Andalusia.
Del Nido read a goodbye speech in front of the press after tendering his resigna
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