Renowned football player Lionel Messi has entered the realm of club ownership with the reported acquisition of Spanish club UE Cornella. The Inter Miami forward, aged 38, is now understood to hold complete control over the team, which competes in the fifth tier of Spanish football and is located on the outskirts of Barcelona.
The financial details of the transaction for UE Cornella have not been disclosed. This move signifies Messi's initial foray into managing a football club.
In a statement released by UE Cornella, the club indicated that Messi's involvement signals the commencement of a new era. The club anticipates this will foster both sporting and institutional development, reinforcing its foundations and continuing its focus on nurturing talent.
The club further elaborated that the project is envisioned with a long-term perspective and a strategic blueprint that balances ambition with fiscal responsibility and a strong local identity.
Established in 1951, UE Cornella currently plays in Group 5 of the Tercera Federacion. The team is positioned third in its league standings, trailing Manresa and Badalona, and is vying for promotion to the fourth division.
Notable players who have emerged from UE Cornella's youth system include Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya and former Barcelona player Jordi Alba.
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