Lionel Messi agrees to buy Spanish club C.D. Eldense

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement to purchase C.D. Eldense, a Spanish second-division club. The deal, announced on September 9, 2026, involves acquiring 100% of the shares from the Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S. This marks Messi's second investment in Spanish football, following his earlier acquisition of UE Cornella. The completion of the deal is pending legal procedures and authorization from the High Council for Sports.