Messi Buys Spanish Club Eldense | MLS News

Lionel Messi is reportedly set to buy Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, marking his first major ownership move in Spain and a full-circle moment after years of playing for Barcelona. The historic club, founded by Barça fans and matching Messi’s iconic jersey colors, is being acquired for 100% ownership from a Colombian group, though the price remains undisclosed. Local officials are thrilled, calling it “spectacular news” for the city of Elda. With approval still pending and an audit underway, Messi continues expanding his global football portfolio — already holding stakes in Catalan and Argentinian clubs, plus co-founding a Uruguayan team with Luis Suárez — signaling a strategic exit from play while building his legacy off the pitch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f600392542fd8caf