A preliminary agreement has been reached for Lionel Messi to acquire a majority stake in a Spanish football club. The club, Eldense, has confirmed the deal, which is subject to completion of legal procedures. Messi will purchase shares from Grupo TH Soluciones, though financial details have not been disclosed.

The timeline for completing the deal is not specified. This investment will be Messi's second in a Spanish club, following his earlier acquisition of UE Cornella.

Further information on the agreement and its implications can be found through additional reporting.