Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi has tears in his eyes as celebrates winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to take over Spanish second-tier club Eldense.
The deal is subject to the completion of due diligence and approval from Spain’s National Sports Council, ESPN reported on Tuesday, citing a source.
Eldense are currently owned by Colombian investment group Grupo TH, which also has clubs in Colombia and Switzerland.
If completed, Eldense would become the second Spanish club owned by Messi.
