The acquisition by the Argentine superstar marks a fresh chapter for the club founded in 1921, which now aims to strengthen its sporting and social infrastructure under new ownership. The deal sees Messi purchase 100 percent of the shares formerly held by the TH Soluciones Group SAS, representing his second venture into Spanish club ownership following his entry into UE Cornellà in April 2026.
For the Alicante-based club, this transition signals a long-term project designed to bolster both the team's competitiveness on the pitch and its institutional stability. By taking over the outfit, Messi adds the century-old institution to an expanding global sports investment portfolio that already includes a stake in Inter Miami CF and other regional ventures.
According to the official statement released by CD Eldense on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the move seeks to promote the club's growth while preserving its traditional blue-and-maroon identity. The arrival of a world-renowned figure is expected to generate significant international attention for the Segunda División side as it looks to consolidate its position within the professional football hierarchy.
The administrative process for the takeover has reached its final stages. The transaction currently awaits mandatory ratification from Spain's Higher Sports Council, known as the Consejo Superior de Deportes, to comply with national sports law regulations.