Lionel Messi has expanded his football investments by acquiring Club Deportivo Eldense, a Spanish second-division club currently 19th in LaLiga 2.
The eight-time Ballon dโOr winner has officially taken ownership of the club, which sees his arrival as the start of a new chapter in its century-long history.
CD Eldense announced the transaction in an official statement, describing Messiโs arrival as the beginning of a long-term project focused on the clubโs sporting, institutional and social development. However, the deal still requires mandatory approval from Spainโs Higher Sports Council under the countryโs Sports Law.
Messi already has several links to football ownership. He co-owns Inter Miami, where he has played since July 2023, and took full ownership of UE Cornellร , a club based in the Barcelona area, in April. His acquisition of Eldense now adds another Spanish club to his growing football portfolio.
