Sep 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on against Atlanta United during the first half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Spanish second-division side C.D. Eldense said on Wednesday that Argentine great Lionel Messi has reached an ​ agreement in principle to become the club's new ‌ owner.

The Inter Miami forward is close to completing a deal to purchase 100% of the shares held by Colombian ​ investment group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S., the current ​ majority shareholder.

He is also set to receive a stake in current club Inter Miami after the expiry of ​ his playing contract. Reports in Spain on Tuesday said ​ the deal to purchase Eldense is expected to be completed in ‌ the ⁠ coming days.

"At this time, the operation is pending completion of the final legal and contractual procedures, including the corresponding due diligence process, as well as the ​ mandatory authorisation ​ from the ⁠ High Council for Sports (CSD)," Eldense told Reuters.