Lionel Messi has finalized the acquisition of CD Eldense, a club in the Spanish second division. The deal is pending regulatory approval and marks Messi's second investment in a Spanish team, following his purchase of Catalan side Cornella in April.
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CD Eldense announced the acquisition on their website, celebrating the beginning of a new chapter in the club's over 100-year history. Currently, the team is in 19th place out of 22 in the league, with only one win and five points from their first seven matches.
Messi, who plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and recently announced his retirement from international football, has made headlines as an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and the 2022 World Cup champion with Argentina. He reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of CD Eldense in September, now confirming the completion of the process. The club stated that Messi's ownership signifies the start of a long-term project focused on enhancing its sporting, institutional, and social initiatives.