Eldense

Lionel Messi has completed a takeover of Eldense, a Spanish second division club from the town of Elda in Alicante. The news was reported by Goal.com, confirming the Argentina star is now the owner of the modest club. It is a surprising move into club ownership in Spain's lower leagues for one of football's biggest names.

Lionel Messi has been confirmed as the new owner of Eldense, a Spanish second-division football club. The takeover of the modest club based in Elda, Alicante, marks an unexpected move by the Argentine star into club ownership, and news of the confirmed deal is circulating widely among football fans and sports media.