Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense
Messi poised to become majority owner of a second club in Spain after the purchase of fifth-tier UE Cornella in April.
Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to buy Eldense, a Spanish second-tier club, in an agreement in principle. The move could extend Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo beyond their playing days. Messi is set to acquire 100% of Eldense if the deal is finalized, but the takeover still requires regulatory approval and due diligence.
Ronaldo purchased a 25% stake in Almeria earlier this year. If the deal goes through, Messi would become the sole owner of Eldense. The Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group currently owns the shares in Eldense. The Eldense takeover would give Messi stakes in clubs competing at two different levels of the Spanish football system.
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