Lionel Messi stuns Spain, agrees in principle to buy Eldense | OneFootball

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the sole owner of Eldense, a club currently competing in the Spanish Second Division. The InterMiami captain and 2026 Ballon d'Or nominee will acquire 100% of the shares of the institution from the province of Alicante directly and without intermediaries, according to journalist Juan Castro of Marca.

The details and formalization of the purchase

Negotiations with the current owners are in their final stage. The purchase of Eldense will mark an unprecedented milestone in the business ventures of the Rosario-born star, as it will be the first time he takes full control of a professional Spanish football club. This multimillion-dollar investment coincides with his recent retirement from the Argentina National Team at the age of 39.

For the transaction to be officially announced in the coming days, all that remains is to complete the final contractual procedures, including the exhaustive audit process known as due diligence. Afterwards, the transfer of the share package will be subject to the final approval required by Spain’s Higher Sports Council (CSD).

The Rosario star’s sports empire

This acquisition significantly expands La Pulga’s corporate profile within the global sports industry. Messi already has previous experience in institutional management through the following investments:

With this new strategic move, the former Argentina National Team player strengthens his position in European football and expands his business portfolio beyond the American continent.

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