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Messi acquires a Catalan club and changes his off-pitch career
Lionel Messi returns to the centre of current affairs after taking a key step in his relationship with Barcelona. The player has acquired control of UE Cornellà, a lower-division Catalan club, in a deal whose amount has not been made public.
The move marks a change in his career: Messi is joining not as a player or coach, but as an owner and investor. His role will focus on the club's development, with a particular emphasis on training young talent and building a long-term sporting project.
The choice is not accidental. Cornellà, located in the Barcelona metropolitan area, fits with the idea of strengthening the local football ecosystem and investing in grassroots football. The sporting world interprets the move as a strategic investment with an impact beyond the first team.
Sources close to FC Barcelona stress that Messi's connection with the city remains current. This new project consolidates his presence in the area, now from a more structural perspective.
Although the financial details remain confidential, interest is focused on the scope of the project and its potential to influence talent development in Catalonia.
The arrival of investment in local clubs can translate into more opportunities for young people seeking training in football. It can also improve facilities, attract talent and boost sporting activity in the area. In the medium term, this type of project strengthens the link between professional football and grassroots development.