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Messi Strikes Deal to Own Spanish Club Eldense
9 Sep
Summary
- Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to buy Eldense.
- This marks Messi's second investment in a Spanish football club.
- Eldense seeks national council approval for the transaction.
Football icon Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to acquire a majority stake in Spanish second-division club Eldense. This preliminary agreement follows Messi's earlier investment in Catalan side Cornella, marking his growing involvement in Spanish football.
The deal with Eldense, based in Alicante, is subject to rigorous due diligence and final legal approvals, including authorization from the Spanish National Sports Council. Eldense currently sits at the bottom of the La Liga 2 standings, having recently parted ways with their head coach.
Messi's foray into club ownership began with Cornella, a fifth-tier team, which was noted for reinforcing his ties to Catalonia and commitment to local talent. His career trajectory has seen him move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain and currently to Inter Miami in the United States.
