Sevilla mayor José Luis Sanz has publicly cooled expectations regarding a potential ground-sharing arrangement at the Estadio de la Cartuja between Real Betis and Sevilla FC, describing the prospect of both clubs coinciding at the municipal venue as very complicated.
The venue currently hosts Real Betis while the club executes major redevelopment work on the Benito Villamarín stadium. Under initial planning schedules, Sevilla FC also intended to relocate temporarily to La Cartuja during the future structural overhaul of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. However, potential schedule overlaps driven by construction timelines have cast doubt on whether the facility can feasibly house both La Liga rivals simultaneously.
Construction Timelines and Municipal Stance on La Cartuja Coexistence
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The municipal administration’s cautious stance aligns with the operational roadmap outlined by Real Betis leadership. Betis president Ángel Haro previously addressed the stadium transition timeline, noting that the club maintains a fixed schedule for its temporary displacement before returning to its home ground. According to Haro’s remarks cited by local sports outlets, once the verdiblancos conclude their tenure at La Cartuja, Sevilla FC would be positioned to utilize the facility under standard rental agreements.
Sevilla FC Relocation Plans and Institutional Variables
Sevilla FC has targeted June 2027 as the initial commencement date for upgrading the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, a project expected to necessitate a temporary three-year relocation. Yet, executive leadership has acknowledged that the execution timeline remains dependent on the club’s institutional evolution and potential ownership changes. Sevilla president José María del Nido Carrasco clarified during recent board updates that administrative procedures—including municipal urban planning approvals, basic execution projects, and a required two-thirds supermajority vote at a general shareholders’ meeting—remain mandatory before breaking ground.
While formal rental consultations with stadium authorities have not yet commenced due to the project’s current administrative phase, club leadership remains optimistic regarding regional backing. Del Nido Carrasco expressed confidence that the regional government would assist a club of Sevilla’s stature in executing stadium upgrades vital to the city’s infrastructure.
Next Steps for Seville Stadium Projects
Both clubs continue to advance their respective infrastructure pipelines independently. Real Betis maintains its focus on accelerating construction at the Benito Villamarín to fulfill its lease commitments at La Cartuja, while Sevilla FC awaits definitive municipal approvals and internal governance resolutions ahead of its planned June 2027 project milestone.
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