Lionel Messi, 39, is already the owner of UE Cornella, a D4 Spanish club, which he acquired in April. The operation to make him the owner of CD Eldense is still pending the completion of the final legal and contractual procedures, as well as the required authorization from the Superior Council of Sports. A spokesperson for the club confirmed that Messi has agreed to buy the shares currently held by the TH Soluciones group. The club is based near Alicante, a port city in the south-east of the country. Messi's entry into the club's capital is subject to the completion of the necessary procedures and the required authorization.