Sensational information from Spain. Lionel Messi bought a Catalan club.
UE Cornellà announced Thursday afternoon that the eight-time Ballon d’Or has become the sole owner. The Catalan club plays in the Spanish third division.
Messi reigns near Barcelona
Founded in 1951, Cornellà has been playing for several years in the Spanish third division, where semi-professional football is played. The club is especially renowned for its efficient training center.
David Raya, Jordi Alba, Gerard Martin and Keita Baldé have joined prestigious clubs like FC Barcelona and Arsenal. Messi now reigns supreme in Cornellà de Llobregat, a town near Barcelona. He still has a house there and plans to return to Catalonia after his playing career.
Under the aegis of Messi, Cornellà now aims “increased sporting and organizational growth, with a long-term vision focused on talent development, stability and local roots”announced the club.
“We want to consolidate the existing structure while continuing to invest in the next generation of footballers. »
Messi wore the Barça jersey from 2000 to 2021 and rose to the rank of best footballer in the world. After a stint at Paris Saint-Germain, he began his final career chapter at Inter Miami FC.
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