Lionel Messi became the owner of the Spanish football club Eldense

Argentine striker Inter Miami Lionel Messi has become the owner of the Spanish football club Eldense, which plays in the country's second division. This was reported on the team's website.

“This marks the beginning of a new and exciting phase in the club’s more than 100-year history,” Eldense said in a statement. The club added that the deal is still awaiting the necessary approval from the Spanish Central Sports Department in accordance with current legislation.

Messi bought his second Spanish club in a year. In April 2026, he became the owner of 100 percent of the shares of Cornella, which plays in the third division of Spanish football.