Eldense, currently owned by Colombian investment group Grupo TH, would become Messi’s second Spanish club, following his acquisition of fifth-tier Cornella in April 2026. This makes Eldense his first investment in a professional club in Spain, given that Cornella operates at a semi-professional level.

At 39 years old, Messi is also partially invested in Uruguayan club Deportivo LSM alongside teammate Luis Suárez. The ownership of both Eldense and Cornella presents a potential conflict, as the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is unlikely to permit both clubs to compete in the same division if Messi becomes the majority shareholder of both.

Founded in 1921, Eldense has historically spent most of its existence outside the top two divisions of Spanish football. The club made a brief return to the second tier in 2023 for the first time since 1964 but faced relegation in 2025 before regaining promotion this summer. However, their performance in the current season has been poor, failing to secure a victory in their first four matches, leading to the dismissal of coach Claudio Barragán. Currently, Eldense is without a manager and plays home matches at the Nuevo Pepico Amat stadium, which has a capacity of 5,776. Messi’s status as an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner adds a notable dimension to his involvement in the football business landscape in Spain, particularly with Eldense’s recent struggles.