Lionel Messi has officially acquired Spanish third-division club UE Cornellà, marking his first major step into European club ownership, Softfootball reports.
This development comes shortly after Messi scored the first-ever goal at Inter Miami’s new stadium and was also honored by Inter Miami CF with a stadium stand named after him a rare recognition for an active player.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed this new development on his official x handle saying Catalunya based club will be owned by Leo Messi for its 100%.
He posted:
BREAKING: Lionel Messi buys Spanish 3rd division club UE Cornellà. ✍🏼 Catalunya based club will be owned by Leo Messi for its 100%.
The Argentine superstar’s surprise takeover is set to significantly boost the Catalan club’s global profile, with plans already in place to invest in youth development and long-term growth within the region.
Cornellà, located near FC Barcelona, shares strong geographical ties with Messi’s former club, adding further intrigue to the project as he begins building his influence off the pitch.
