The Del Nido saga: money, debts, power, a broken family and ambition, Sevilla Football Club

“The situation will neither improve nor will they make peace.” “They got to a point where “No refunds”. “Everything is broken.” According to sources close to the two heroes, behind this story is the story of money, debts, betrayals and red-white obsession: Sevilla Football Club. A sports organization experiencing one of such moments. the most critical in recent history, on the edge of the hobby, bored, tired, and less and less willing to keep swallowing. This Monday is a Extraordinary Board of Directors It brutally reveals the delicate situation between father and son for days and the serious institutional crisis experienced by the Sevilla club.

We need to talk to understand what happened money. Del Nido Benavente went to prison in March 2014. He was convicted in the Minutas case, another conspiracy by those who looted the city hall. marbella On stage by Julián Muñoz. Del Nido began serving on the Marbella council alongside Jesús Gil and subsequently became Muñoz’s shadow. He was sentenced to seven years in prison for embezzlement of 2.7 million euros. The Supreme Court decision forced Del Nido to resign as president of Sevilla FC. It all started there.

Once in prison, he chose the first of his sons, with whom he shared the same name and physical resemblance, to manage his assets. Some also say genetics: “He is both fierce, suddenly strong, and extremely genius.” ‘Little’ Del Nido Carrasco studied law and worked as a “lawyer” in his father’s office in Seville. After a difficult youth period, he focused on his career and devoted himself to law.

“This is a family clan”

“I guess this isn’t a normal family, a family clan”. “He is a child who has always been under his father’s wing.” “Dad makes sure everyone eats out of his hand.” In the testimonies compiled by this newspaper from people very close to the two heroes, it is clear that Del Nido had great influence over his six children. Three from his first marriage, two from his current spouse, and the third from an extramarital affair. “Father’s shadow is very long.” As well as that of the first boss of the saga, José María del Nido BorregoSeville mayoral candidate for ‘Alianza 18 de Julio’, regional president New PowerFar-right winger and vice president of Sevilla FC in the 70s. His son mourned his death behind bars. He died as member number 9 of the club.

When Del Nido was imprisoned, he deposited his assets in his son’s name and handed over the presidency of the club to his son. José Castro. One of his main assets, among other assets, is his share package in Sevilla FC. ‘Little’ visited him every day and his father never stopped pulling the strings. Friends of both parties say the management of the assets is “very reasonable.” The son got his father to return all the money looted from Marbella’s coffers. from beginning to end loans and refinancing Due to his debts, Del Nido was released from third-degree prison in April 2017 with a “reasonable” economic situation.

After the sentence was completed, his son returned all his assets to his name and Treasury examinations began. Tax Administration requested a million dollar loan capital gains resulting from change of ownership of shares (2.7 million euros). Del Nido Carrasco had been on the treasury’s list of Spain’s largest debtors for months. His father assured him that it was his responsibility.

“It’s a tough battle”

“It starts from the day he gets out of prison a tough battle To gain access to the presidency of Sevilla and attack power,” say those who know firsthand what happened. His disqualification took until March 2022, but his obsession remains one: to put an end to Castro as quickly as possible. “The maid was sensitive,” says the enemy of both. Because at this moment, if Del Nido had followed a different path, he would be about to return to the presidency of the Sevilla club, which he successfully managed from 2002 to 2013. last Thursday, November 30th. Inside social networksorbiting around it a dangerous army The accounts, in most cases anonymous, are heating up the atmosphere in the city to uncontrollable levels. They call the current board of directors “squatters” and accuse them of random theft. This Saturday, shareholders Carolina Alés, José Castro and José María del Nido Carrasco presented Complaining about threats, insults, coercion and incitement to hatred against various accounts on social networks and José María del Nido Benavente.

At the moment, Del Nido Sr. is a long way from returning to the seat of honor of a Sevillista. After he was released from prison and made an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Castro in court, a ceasefire was signed, severing the filial relationship. The call was signed in November 2019 “Pasta Agreement”. The agreement signed between José Castro and the other José María del Nido Carrasco on behalf of ‘Sevillistas de Nervión SA’, which brings together the pedigree families of the club. “hereinafter referred to as Yuva Family or FdN”. An agreement that regulates relationships and determines the compensation of the board of directors. 600,000 Euros annually for the president and 450,000 Euros for the vice presidents.“more variable depending on management.”

“The Seville families signed José María del Nido Carrasco because, among other things, they did not trust their father. Your son’s image is much better” says someone who knows the deal firsthand. This is Del Nido’s fight in court. No success so far. He argues that ‘Little’ is no one after his son revokes his powers. At this time, justice disagrees with him, and the son continues to have the powers to represent the entire family.

‘Americans’

Why do the bloodiest wars break out after peace is signed? According to sources close to Del Nido Carrasco, “The son signs with the firm belief that with this alliance with traditional Sevillismo a period of stability begins for the whole family.” Dad, no. Sevilla’s current vice president said he called him “half an hour later” to break up the deal. His version is that he reached an agreement with ‘the Americans’ (‘777 Partners‘) and wanted to betray the agreement so that the club could change hands.

Shortly after the agreement was signed in November 2019, there was an exchange of messages that remained in writing and was included in the legal case regarding Sevilla’s shareholding status. The father gives instructions to his son and sets three goals for him. They all have the same goal: to end Castro. “Dad, I don’t want trouble or bad art. “I want peace and happiness,” his son replied.

Email exchange

After the first heated encounter, the father makes her an offer via e-mail. “Your fees will be 250,000 based on the 670,000 euros you told me you insured (590,000 euros plus 80,000 euros), I will invoice you for the remainder up to the 670,000 euros mentioned above (420,000 euros). The concept will become a reality, advice based on my experience,” Del Nido tells his son. “If there was a surplus this year or in the future (…) We’d split 60/40% for me and you“, he adds. “Obviously, the perks of the position (chauffeur, personal assistant, premium vehicle, phone, credit card, etc.) will be for your use only.”

The son rejects this offer. “The answer is quite calmly and calmly, my answer is a hundred times no. It saddens me that after all this time, after everything you’ve been through and been through, you’re still the same. I hope you’re lucky. I warn you in writing that if one day something happens, don’t trust me again. “I am not prepared to suffer any more than I have suffered all this time to help you,” says the vice president of Sevilla FC, warning her: “I am not a doll you can play with.”

“The young man was stranded”

The war would have to continue escalating. Several months passed as the father gradually tried to break his son’s will. He sends people to persuade him. The treasury debt remained on his son’s shoulders. Currently only €300,000 of this amount has been redeemed but a deferral has been achieved. The ‘Pasta Pact’ also has a termination clause. If it is not fulfilled, the son who signed must pay. 5 million euro fine.

“’‘Junior’ fell into the trap” his friends say, but “he learned from his father’s mistakes.” Along with him in the organizational chart of the club, there is also the psychologist who helped him get out of this hole in the darkest period of his youth. Ignacio Navarro. His family is now said to be the “Sevilla family” in his directives. None of his siblings talk to him.

HE The last meeting of father and son It was held in a restaurant on Avenida de la Buhaira in Seville. It’s a ten-minute walk from Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. They met there for dinner October 2020 When the date of Del Nido’s first hearing against the board had already been set and it was already known that ‘Junior’ had been called to testify as a witness. “I’ll be very clear. What color is this napkin? White. According to witnesses at the time, his father told him, “Well, if I tell you he’s black, you have to say he’s black, too.” “They almost fought”.

The son did not agree, saying that the napkin was black, although it was white. The father lost the first judicial round. They say in their ranks that he will never forgive himself. “If my father told me to throw myself off the roof, I would throw myself off the highest roof.”Del Nido recalled shortly after the last meeting between the two. Last August (2023) Del Nido Carrasco had twins. His son is the fourth José María del Nido in the Seville saga, but his grandfather never even saw him. Del Nido Benavente now dreams of her daughter from her second marriage becoming the first woman to head the club. Most Sevilla fans can’t handle this story anymore.