Lionel Messi has taken one other step into soccer possession by shopping for UE Cornella, in keeping with the decrease league Spanish membership.
The Catalan outfit released a statement this afternoon claiming Messi is now the primary stakeholder of the workforce primarily based in Baix Lobregat, simply exterior Barcelona.
It learn: “UE Cornellà publicizes that Argentinian footballer and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Leo Messi has formalized the acquisition of the membership, changing into the brand new proprietor of the Baix Llobregat establishment.
“This transfer reinforces Messi’s shut ties to Barcelona and his dedication to the event of sport and native expertise in Catalonia — a connection rooted in his years at FC Barcelona and sustained ever since.
“Messi’s dedication to younger expertise can be mirrored within the membership’s sturdy youth construction, with groups competing within the prime youth classes at each nationwide and regional ranges. This dedication has additionally been demonstrated by the Argentina captain by way of different youth improvement initiatives, such because the Messi Cup — a event that held its first version final December in Miami, that includes eight of the world’s prime U16 groups (Newell’s Previous Boys, Inter Milan, River Plate, Inter Miami, Atlético de Madrid, Chelsea FC, Manchester Metropolis, and FC Barcelona).
“Leo Messi’s arrival marks the start of a brand new chapter within the membership’s historical past, geared toward driving each sporting and institutional progress, strengthening its foundations, and persevering with to spend money on expertise. The venture is guided by a long-term imaginative and prescient and a strategic plan that mixes ambition, sustainability, and a robust connection to its native roots.”
Cornella play in Tercera RFEF – Group 5, the third tier of the Spanish pyramid. They’re at the moment third within the desk.
Messi eager on soccer administration
Messi has spoken beforehand of his want to get into soccer possession, preferring that than taking place the teaching route.
In January, he informed Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV: “I don’t see myself as a coach.
“I like the thought of being a supervisor, however I’d want to be an proprietor. I’d wish to have my very own membership, begin from the underside, and make it develop. To have the ability to give the youngsters the chance to develop and obtain one thing essential. If I had to decide on, that’s what would enchantment to me most.”
Messi at the moment works alongside Luis Suarez in serving to construct Uruguayan fourth division aspect Deportivo LSM, an outfit fashioned by his Inter Miami team-mate.
Messi is contracted to Miami till 2028 and is predicted to assist Argentina defend their World Cup crown in america, Canada and Mexico this summer time.
