Lionel Messi and Eldense
8 September 2026
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to take over Spanish second-division club Eldense, according to the supplied report. The proposed deal remains subject to due diligence and approval from Spain’s National Sports Council before ownership can formally change.
If completed, Eldense would become Messi’s first professional club investment in Spain and his second Spanish club after fifth-tier Cornella. The report notes potential future ownership complications if both teams reach the same division, depending on Messi’s eventual shareholding structure.