Messi’s Eldense Takeover Stuns Club Staff and Supporters
Lionel Messi’s proposed takeover of CD Eldense has sent shockwaves through the club, with most players, coaches and employees reportedly learning the identity of their prospective new owner through the media. Although it was widely understood within the club that Deportivo Eldense was for sale, virtually nobody expected the buyer to be the eight-time Ballon […] The post Messi’s Eldense Takeover…
Lionel Messi's potential acquisition of CD Eldense has sent ripples through the football club, with employees and supporters learning of the ownership change via the media. Although insiders knew Deportivo Eldense was up for sale, nobody anticipated the buyer to be the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. A confidential preliminary agreement was reached for Messi to gain full ownership from the Colombian TH Group.
Only a select few were aware of Messi's involvement, while the rest of the club remained oblivious. The announcement stunned both supporters and staff, leaving the Nuevo Pepico Amat stadium unusually quiet during Elda's main festival on September 8. Sports directors Víctor Lafuente and Alonso Cortés, who have been in charge since last summer, are expected to retain their roles under the new ownership.
Their top priority will be choosing a new head coach after Claudio Barragán's dismissal. The club's recent surge in transfer activity may have been linked to Messi's plans for the team. Many employees only discovered Messi's potential takeover when the news broke in the media, following Barragán's unexpected departure.
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