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Potential acquisition of CD Eldense by football investors

Overview

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the shares of the Spanish second-division club CD Eldense from the Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group SAS, led by businessman Juan Carlos Trujillo. The transaction is currently undergoing legal and contractual due diligence and requires official approval from Spain’s Higher Sports Council (Consejo Superior de Deportes).

If finalized, this would mark Messi’s second ownership of a professional football club in Spain, following his acquisition of UE Cornellà in April 2026. While Cornellà competes in the fifth tier, Spanish legislation restricts multi-ownership if two clubs owned by the same person compete in the same category or professional competition. Because Eldense operates under LaLiga and Cornellà operates under the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), there is currently no immediate regulatory conflict.

Subsequent reports indicate that Andrés Iniesta and Carles Puyol may also be part of an Argentine investment group, linked to Christian Bragarnik, involved in the acquisition. The news has generated significant local excitement in Elda, though some fans have expressed uncertainty regarding the business viability of the project. Commercial interest is already surging, with at least 11 brands reportedly exploring sponsorship opportunities following the announcement.

Upon completion, Messi will be subject to strict Spanish salary-cap regulations regarding squad investment. CD Eldense is currently navigating a difficult period, having earned only two points from its first four matches this season, which led to the recent dismissal of coach Claudio Barragán.

Entities

Lionel Messi · Consejo Superior de Deportes · CD Eldense · UE Cornellà · Grupo TH

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 24 SOURCES] Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of CD Eldense. www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.lne.es · 1000noticias.com.py · www.albiladpress.com · +19 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Lionel Messi previously acquired the Spanish club UE Cornellà in April. 1000noticias.com.py · www.albiladpress.com · www.bl-portal.com · www.chiamarsibomber.com · diariofirmat.com.ar · +15 more
[● 18 SOURCES] Eldense and Almería both compete in the Spanish Segunda División. www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.lne.es · 1000noticias.com.py · www.albiladpress.com · +13 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The acquisition requires approval from the Spanish Higher Council for Sports (CSD). www.albiladpress.com · www.chiamarsibomber.com · golazo.ro · www.malay.news · meridiansport.rs · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] CD Eldense recently dismissed head coach Claudio Barragán. www.albiladpress.com · www.chiamarsibomber.com · diariofirmat.com.ar · golazo.ro · www.malay.news · +7 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Elda Mayor Rubén Alfaro has expressed support for the potential acquisition and noted its potential to increase the city's international profile. 1000noticias.com.py · bajotecho.com.do · diariofirmat.com.ar · esnoticiatdf.com · www.a24.es
[● 5 SOURCES] Messi will acquire the shares from the Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S. www.a24.es · www.albiladpress.com · golazo.ro · www.malay.news · www.syri-vision.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] Lionel Messi is expected to acquire a stake in Inter Miami following the conclusion of his playing contract. www.albiladpress.com · www.q8news.com · www.bl-portal.com · www.malay.news
[● 3 SOURCES] Cristiano Ronaldo is a minority shareholder in the club UD Almería, holding a 25% stake. www.informacion.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.lne.es

Timeline

about 21 hours ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Lionel Messi reaches agreement to acquire Spanish club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the shares of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense from Colombia's TH Soluciones Group.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 112 sources
Lionel Messi reaches agreement to acquire CD Eldense
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense from the Colombian group TH Soluciones.

Sources

072info.com · 1000noticias.com.py · 442.perfil.com · a24.es · actualno.com · adomonline.com · ahwal.sa · albiladpress.com · alfajertv.com · bajotecho.com.do · batimes.com.ar · bhaskarlive.in · bl-portal.com · blueprint.ng · cagliarilivetv.it · calabrianews.it · calcionews24.com · caminodesantiago.lavozdegalicia.com · canal13sanjuan.com · cartacapital.com.br · chiamarsibomber.com · dailytimes.com.pk · diariodealicante.net · diariofirmat.com.ar · eco.sapo.pt · elcierredigital.com · elcorreoweb.es · eldia.com.ar · eleconomista.com.ar · elintransigente.com · elnacional.cat · elperiscopio.cl · esnoticiatdf.com · esporte.ig.com.br · fakti.bg · fanatik.ro · firmas.mx · fourfourtwo.com · frenchfootballweekly.com · futbol.as.com · gestion.pe · golazo.ro · ibtimes.co.uk · in.gr · index.hr · kanyidaily.com · kenh14.vn · lacronicabadajoz.com

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