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Messi buys Spanish club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi completes purchase of CD Eldense, his second Spanish club.
In brief
Lionel Messi completes purchase of CD Eldense, his second Spanish club. Lionel Messi has bought Spanish second division club CD Eldense, his second Spanish club after Cornella. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Messi completes CD Eldense purchase
Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of Spanish second division club CD Eldense, the second Spanish club he has invested in after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
CD Eldense's new ownership announcement
CD Eldense stated on their website that Leo Messi's acquisition marks the start of a new chapter in the club's 100+ year history.
CD Eldense's current league position
CD Eldense are 19th in the 22-team Spanish second division with one win and five points from their opening seven games.
Messi's international career
Former Barcelona forward Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, retired from international football in August.
Messi's previous club investments
Messi reached a preliminary agreement to become CD Eldense's majority shareholder in September, with the process now complete.
Club's future plans
CD Eldense aims to promote sporting, institutional, and social development through Messi's long-term project.
What matters most
Lionel Messi has bought Spanish second division club CD Eldense, his second Spanish club after Cornella.
