Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy CD Eldense: mayor confirms the deal

Leo Messi is one step away from becoming the owner of Club Deportivo Eldense. The mayor of Elda, Rubén Alfaro, confirmed the preliminary agreement after the Argentine star's team shared the news with him, although he chose to remain cautious while the final legal and contractual steps are completed.

• Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire CD Eldense, a club competing in Spain's Segunda División.
• Elda's mayor, Rubén Alfaro, confirmed the news after contacting the Argentine footballer's team.
• The deal still needs to clear the final legal and contractual hurdles before becoming official.
• Club president Carolina Holguín had already informed the City Council of her intention to sell the club.

Official confirmation from the mayor and caution before the sale closes

Rubén Alfaro contacted Messi's representatives as soon as the international impact of the story became clear. Hours earlier, the mayor had met with Carolina Holguín, still president of the blue-and-red club, to learn firsthand about the ownership situation and her willingness to sell.

During that conversation with the World Cup winner's team, they confirmed that a preliminary agreement is already in place. Alfaro welcomed the news but stressed the need for caution in these situations: "They confirmed to us tonight that a preliminary agreement is in place. But right now we must show the prudence these situations require and wait to see if the deal finally goes through," the mayor stated.

What Messi's arrival means for Eldense and the city of Elda

The mayor did not hide his pride about the interest that a global figure like Messi has shown in the club that represents Elda. Alfaro admitted that "the fact that someone like Leo Messi is looking at us and intends to back the club and Elda is obviously spectacular news," inviting residents to feel proud of the project's reach.

The City Council's role in Eldense's growth

Alfaro used the occasion to review the support the local government has given Eldense over the past twelve years. That backing, both financially and institutionally, as well as through the transfer and adaptation of municipal facilities, has helped restructure the club's management and strengthen its sporting foundation.

The most visible milestone of this path was the promotion to Segunda División in 2023, sixty years after the club last played in the division. For the mayor, this growth has turned Eldense into an attractive project for investors, a factor that would explain why Messi is interested in taking over ownership.

The City Council's position while the Eldense purchase deal is finalized

Despite the excitement, the council is keeping a cautious stance until the acquisition is formally completed. "We will respect the negotiation timelines and the confidentiality these processes require before giving a broader assessment. But we are very happy, honestly," the mayor concluded, making it clear that the municipal institution does not want to interfere in the final details of the negotiation.

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