Lionel Messi has become the majority owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, the club announced on Thursday. The transaction remains subject to the required regulatory approval from Spain’s Higher Sports Council (CSD).
Messi acquired all the shares in Eldense previously held by a Colombian investment group, which was the club’s former majority shareholder.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Lionel Messi has become the majority owner of CD Eldense.
The transaction is pending regulatory approval from Spain’s Higher Sports Council.
Messi acquired the shares held by Eldense’s previous majority shareholder.
It is Messi’s second Spanish club acquisition in 2026.
Eldense was founded in 1921.
The club currently sits 19th in Spain’s second division.
The move marks Messi’s second Spanish club acquisition this year, following his purchase of UE Cornellà in April.
The former Argentina and Barcelona forward, who currently plays for Inter Miami, has now entered ownership of a professional Spanish football club.
Founded in 1921, CD Eldense competes in Spain’s second division. The club is currently 19th in the standings, with one win and four defeats from its opening seven matches.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The acquisition expands Messi’s involvement in football beyond his playing career and gives him ownership of a professional Spanish football club.
