# List of Messi Owned Clubs: Inside Lionel Messi’s Growing Football Empire

URL: https://technosports.co.in/messi-owned-clubs-lionel-messi-football-empire/  
Published: 2026-09-09  
Updated: 2026-09-09  
Author: Rahul Roy

List of Messi Owned Clubs: Lionel Messi is no longer just building a legacy on the pitch — he’s building one off it too. With his latest move to acquire Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, the Argentine icon now holds stakes in **seven different sporting clubs**, quietly assembling one of the most diverse ownership portfolios in world football.

## The Most Recent Eldense Deal

[Eldense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD_Eldense) confirmed a preliminary agreement for Messi to acquire shares from Grupo TH Soluciones, making him the club’s majority shareholder. The Alicante-based side, promoted to Spain’s second division last season, will now chase their first-ever promotion to La Liga in the club’s 104-year history with Messi’s backing.

## Full List of Messi Owned Clubs

| Club | Country | Details |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inter Miami | USA | Messi’s current playing club |
| Deportivo LSM | Uruguay | Minority stake, alongside Luis Suárez |
| Leones de Rosario FC | Argentina | Part of Messi’s home-market investments |
| KRÜ Esports | Argentina | eSports club co-founded with Sergio Agüero |
| UE Cornellà | Spain | Fifth-tier Catalan academy club |
| CD Eldense | Spain | La Liga 2 side, newest acquisition |

> Lionel Messi is now an investor in SEVEN different clubs 🤯 He's quickly expanding his football empire having become the owner of LaLiga 2 side CD Eldense 📈💰  
>   
> His current collection is made up of six professional clubs, and one eSports club, set up alongside Sergio Agüero 🤝… [pic.twitter.com/fgdBsY3YSW](https://t.co/fgdBsY3YSW)
>
> — OneFootball (@OneFootball) [September 9, 2026](https://x.com/OneFootball/status/2097618516501516500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Why Lower-Division Clubs?

Interestingly, Messi’s Spanish investments — Cornellà and Eldense — aren’t glamorous top-flight names. They sit several tiers below La Liga, making them relatively low-cost entry points compared to his estimated $1.1 billion net worth. It’s a strategy mirroring what Cristiano Ronaldo has done with his 25% stake in UD Almería, suggesting a broader trend of elite players transitioning into ownership while still active on the pitch.

## What’s Next

The Eldense deal still requires approval from Spain’s High Council for Sports before completion. If cleared, it will mark Messi’s second Spanish club and further cement his post-retirement ambitions in the sport.

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