Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish lower league club
Eldense have become former Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi's second venture into Spanish football ownership after he purchased Cornella.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon, has finalized the purchase of Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, according to reports on Thursday. The acquisition marks Messi's second foray into Spanish football ownership, following his previous purchase of Cornella near Barcelona in April. Eldense, based inland from Alicante, announced their acquisition by Leo Messi through an online statement.
Established in 1921, CD Eldense is set to embark on a new chapter with the ambition to strengthen their position and grow in professional football. At 39 years old, Messi has been playing for Inter Miami since 2023, with his contract reportedly including a provision for him to become a shareholder in the MLS club upon his retirement from international football.
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