Lionel Messi bought his second club in Spain called Eldense
Quick Look
- Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi, at the age of 39, bought the Eldense club, which was in 19th place in Spain's Segunda Division.
- Messi becomes the boss of his second Spanish club this year, after purchasing UE Cornella in April.
- Eldense hopes this investment will give the club a positive momentum.
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Why It Matters
Lionel Messi remains committed to football by investing in the final stages of his career. By purchasing UE Cornella in April, he became his first club owner in Spain.
Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi is investing in football again in the last period of his career. Messi, 39, became the boss of a second club in Spain this year after purchasing UE Cornella in April.
In the statement made by Eldense, which was founded in 1921, "Club Deportivo Eldense officially announces that the club with more than 100 years of history has been purchased by Leo Messi. This marks the beginning of a new and exciting era in our club history." he said.
Eldense hopes the deal will bring positive momentum to the club. The team is in 19th place in the Segunda Division with 4 defeats in 7 matches and is struggling to avoid relegation.
Messi is among the shareholders of the club as part of the special contract he signed with Inter Miami, where he currently plays, in 2023.
What to Watch
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With Messi's investment, Eldense can increase its chances of leaving the relegation zone at the end of the season.
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Open Questions
- What is Messi's exact investment in Eldense?
- How will this investment affect Eldense's league performance?
- How does Messi's current contract with Inter Miami relate to this investment?
