Lionel Messi has added another football club to his growing portfolio after officially becoming the new owner of Spanish second-tier side Eldense, the club announced on Thursday.Eldense had previously been controlled by Colombian investment group Grupo TH, which also has interests in clubs based in Colombia and Switzerland. Messi's takeover, however, represents a major new chapter in the history of the Spanish club.🚨 Messi Completes Takeover Of Spanish Second-Tier Club Eldense- Messi completes acquisition of Spanish second-division club Eldense- Club says the deal marks "a new and exciting stage" in its century-long history- Deal remains subject to approval by Spain's Higher Sports… pic.twitter.com/YmSLzGlvYB— Football Culture (@CultFooty) October 2, 2026 "The arrival of one of the most significant figures in sports history into Spanish professional football as the owner of CD Eldense signals the beginning of a long-term project aimed at driving the club's sporting, institutional, and social development," the club said in a statement.The agreement is still awaiting approval from Spain's National Sports Council (CSD), but once completed, it will make Eldense the first professional Spanish club in which Messi has ownership.The Argentine superstar had already entered the Spanish football ownership scene earlier this year when he acquired fifth-tier side Cornella, a club located in Barcelona. Unlike Eldense, however, Cornella operate at a semi-professional level.Life after Messi – Argentina thrash Bolivia in their first match since WCThe latest move therefore marks a significant step forward in Messi's involvement away from the pitch. At 39, the Inter Miami and Argentina icon is also a part-owner of Uruguayan club Deportivo LSM, where he is involved alongside his Miami teammate Luis Suarez.##NAJAVA_MECA_10000358##