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Lionel Messi bought the Spanish third division club UE Cornellà. The football star acquired full ownership of the team. Consequently, the deal gave him complete control of the Catalunya based side.
The acquisition concluded in recent days. Lionel Messi purchased 100 percent of the club shares. Furthermore, the transaction marked his entry into club ownership in Spain.
Club Competes In Lower Division
UE Cornellà played in the third tier of Spanish football. Additionally, the team operated from the town of Cornellà de Llobregat near Barcelona. As a result, the purchase connected directly to Lionel Messi’s deep ties in the region.
The news spread quickly among supporters. However, Lionel Messi stayed silent on immediate operational changes for the club.
Messi Shares Brief Thoughts
Lionel Messi addressed the purchase in a short statement. He said “This is a project close to my heart and I am excited to help the club develop step by step.”
The takeover now positions Lionel Messi as the sole owner. Meanwhile, UE Cornellà prepares for the next phase under new leadership.
