Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense
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Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Eldense, a football club currently competing in the Spanish second division. The deal marks the Argentine athlete's second investment in a Spanish professional team.
This acquisition represents a significant expansion of Messi's business portfolio within the Spanish football landscape. The club has confirmed the existence of the preliminary agreement, though specific financial details regarding the transaction have not been disclosed.
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BBC Sport (GB)Highlights Messi's status as an Argentina great and previous Spanish investment