Lionel Messi could become the new owner of Club Deportivo Eldense
The world of football remains attentive to a potential high-impact operation in Spain. Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend and current world champion, is in advanced negotiations to acquire the majority stake of Club Deportivo Eldense, a team that currently competes in LaLiga Hypermotion.
This news has generated enormous enthusiasm in the city of Elda, Alicante. Local authorities view the interest of the Argentine star with optimism, as he has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with the current owners of the entity to take the reins of the province’s oldest club.
Full support from the Elda City Council
The city’s mayor, Rubén Alfaro, has confirmed that the City Council will maintain its unconditional commitment to the club, regardless of who holds ownership. According to the councilman, the municipal government has been a fundamental pillar in the team’s recent growth.
The arrival of a figure of Messi’s global stature would represent a unique opportunity to increase our city’s profile, both within Spain and on the international stage.
Rubén Alfaro, Mayor of Elda
Alfaro detailed that, since Eldense was established as a Public Limited Sports Company in 2022, the city council has invested more than four million euros through sponsorship agreements, reaffirming its intention to continue collaborating with the institution under this new stage.
A project focused on growth and training
- Upward trajectory: Eldense has achieved two promotions to professional football in the last three years, consolidating itself as a solid sports project.
- Commitment to the youth academy: The proposal led by Messi’s circle would prioritize the development of young talent and the strengthening of grassroots football.
- Business dimension: If the purchase is finalized, it would be the first time that the captain of the Argentine national team assumes ownership of a professional club in Spanish territory.
The potential acquisition would mark a historic milestone, not only for Eldense, but for Spanish football, by integrating one of the best players in history into a management and business role. The City Council has expressed its full willingness to support the club on this ambitious path of expansion and sporting consolidation.
