Messi's Next Move: A Billionaire on the Pitch and Beyond Lionel Messi, a seven time Ballon d'Or winner, has agreed to purchase CD Eldense, a second tier Spanish club, marking his entry into the world of club ownership.
The Argentine football legend will become the majority owner of the team after completing the final legal and contractual procedures.
Eldense, currently 20th in the Segunda standings, has had a tumultuous past, bouncing between regional divisions and struggling to make an impact at higher echelons.