Messi Expands Ownership with CD Eldense Acquisition
Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of CD Eldense, a Spanish football club, as confirmed by the club on a statement on š¯•¸. This takeover is subject to approval from Spainā€™s National Sports Council (CSD).
CD Eldense described Messiā€™s ownership as the beginning of a new chapter in the clubā€™s over 100-year history. This acquisition makes Eldense the second Spanish club owned by Messi, following his earlier investment in UE CornellĆ .
The club aims to leverage Messiā€™s involvement to enhance its sporting, institutional, and social activities, aspiring to establish itself firmly in professional football while honoring its historical identity. Founded in 1921, CD Eldense plans to build on its blue-and-red colors and strengthen its position in Spanish football under Messi's ownership.
The club's statement emphasized that this transaction is part of a long-term project aimed at promoting the club's development.
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