According to Voetbal International, Holguín stated that the club is in 'the best hands' with Messi at the helm. The transfer of ownership is a significant move for the Spanish second-division club, which is based in Elda, a location not far from Catalonia, where Messi reportedly plans to settle after his playing career.
Holguín expressed her gratitude in a club statement, saying that it is an 'enormous honour' to hand over the club to Messi. She also left a special message for the Argentine legend, urging him to 'take care of the club, respect what it means to the people, and bring great successes to Elda'.