Argentina legend Lionel Messi has finalised an agreement to take over Spanish second-tier outfit CD Eldense, subject to regulatory clearance, the club confirmed on Thursday. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward has secured a majority stake in his second Spanish club of the year, having already acquired UE Cornell back in April.The former Barcelona and Argentina captain struck a deal last month to purchase the entire shareholding previously held by Eldenses majority owners, a Colombian investment group.Club Deportivo Eldense officially announces the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, marking the start of a new and exciting chapter in the clubs history, which spans more than a hundred years, read a statement published on the clubs official website.Founded in 1921, Eldense will be eager for an immediate boost from their high-profile new owner. The club currently sit 19th in the Segunda Divisin table and remain locked in an early-season relegation scrap, having suffered four defeats in their opening seven fixtures. Topics Lionel Messi Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read No Messi, no problem as Argentina crush sorry Bolivia Jon Fisher 1st October, 2026 Argentina v Bolivia: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch as post-Messi era gets underway Jon Fisher 30th September, 2026 Selfish Ronaldo needs to follow Messis lead and walk away rather than tarnish Portugal legacy Jon Fisher 30th September, 2026 Messi scores again but Dreyer double sees Inter Miamis run of MLS draws stretch to four games Jon Fisher 21st September, 2026 Beckham backs Messi over Kane for Ballon dOr after inspiring Inter Miami to Campeones Cup Mitch Fretton 17th September, 2026 Lionel Messi goal not enough as Inter Miamis miserable run continues Jon Fisher 13th September, 2026
