Lionel Messi is closing in on another investment in Spanish football, with second-tier club Eldense announcing that the Argentina legend has reached a preliminary agreement to become the club’s majority shareholder.
If the deal is completed, Eldense will become the second Spanish club to receive investment from Messi. The former Barcelona superstar already acquired a stake in Catalan club Cornella in April.
Messi Agrees Eldense Takeover in Principle
Eldense confirmed that an initial agreement has been reached with Messi for the purchase of shares currently held by Grupo TH Soluciones.
The proposed transaction would give Messi majority ownership of the Alicante-based club. However, the takeover is not yet complete and remains dependent on several legal and contractual requirements.
Eldense said the agreement still needs to go through due diligence and receive the necessary authorisation from Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD).
That means Messi’s move into another Spanish football club is still subject to official approval before the ownership change can be finalised.
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Eldense Struggling in La Liga 2
The potential change in ownership comes during a difficult start to the season for Eldense.
The club have collected just two points from their opening four matches and currently sit 20th in La Liga 2. Their poor beginning has already resulted in a managerial change, with Claudio Barragan leaving his position as head coach earlier this week.
Messi would therefore be arriving at a club looking for greater stability and improved results on the pitch.
Messi’s Growing Links to Spanish Football
Eldense would become Messi’s second investment in Spanish football following his purchase of Cornella earlier this year.
Cornella compete in the fifth tier of the Spanish football system. When Messi became involved with the Catalan club in April, Cornella said his ownership strengthened his long-standing connection with Barcelona and demonstrated his commitment to supporting sport and developing local talent in Catalonia.
The potential Eldense investment would represent another significant connection between Messi and Spanish football, a country that played a defining role in his extraordinary career.
Messi’s Remarkable Barcelona Career
Messi moved from Argentina to Spain at the age of 13 before progressing through Barcelona’s youth system.
He made his first-team debut for Barcelona at just 17 in October 2004 and went on to establish himself as one of the greatest players in football history.
During his Barcelona career, Messi scored a club-record 672 goals in 778 appearances. His time at the Catalan giants ended in 2021 when he moved to Paris St-Germain.
Two years later, he continued his career in the United States by joining Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
At international level, Messi recently brought his Argentina career to an end after the national team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Another Football Legend Investing in Spain
Messi is not the only global football superstar to have invested in Spanish football.
His former Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, purchased a 25% stake in Spanish side Almeria in February.
Messi’s proposed investment in Eldense would add another high-profile name to the growing list of elite footballers becoming involved in club ownership and investment.
For now, however, the Eldense agreement remains preliminary. The completion of the required legal procedures, due diligence and CSD approval will determine whether Messi officially becomes the club’s majority shareholder.
