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.Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the new owner of Spanish second-division side CD Eldense, the club has confirmed.“At this time, the operation is pending completion of the final legal and contractual procedures, including the corresponding due diligence process, as well as the mandatory authorisation from the High Council for Sports (CSD),” Eldense told the Reuters news agency.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Who are candidates to take on Infantino for FIFA presidency? All to knowlist 2 of 4‘You are eternal’: Football world pays tribute to Argentina’s Lionel Messilist 3 of 4The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messilist 4 of 4Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlistend of listThe Inter Miami forward is close to completing a deal to purchase 100 percent of the shares held by Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group SAS, the current majority shareholder.Messi, 39, is poised to become the majority owner of a second club in Spain after the purchase of UE Cornella in Spai...