Eldense announced the ownership change in an official statement on X on Thursday confirming that Messi has completed the acquisition of the club and will now oversee its next phase.

Oct 1 : Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense pending regulatory approval, the club announced on Thursday.Messi, 39, has now become the majority owner of a second club in Spain this year, after the purchase of UE Cornella in April.The former Argentina and Bar

Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, subject to regulatory approval, adding a second Spanish club to his ownership portfolio this year after purchasing fifth-tier side UE Cornella in April.