Overview
- UE Cornellà said Thursday that Lionel Messi finalized the acquisition and is now the club’s owner, confirming the deal in a public communiqué.
- The team plays in the Tercera RFEF, Spain’s fifth tier, and current reports place Cornellà third in Group V as it pushes for promotion this season.
- The club frames the move as a long-term plan to strengthen its structure and prioritize local talent development through its academy.
- Multiple outlets report Messi acquired 100% of the shares, while neither side disclosed the purchase price.
- Cornellà has produced top players such as Jordi Alba and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, which signals how added investment could open more paths for young Catalan prospects.