[Saba Sports News] Recently, CE Cornellà, a club in Spain’s fifth-tier league, officially announced that Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of the team and officially become its owner.
Over the past two seasons, Cornellà suffered two consecutive relegations, dropping from the third tier to the fifth tier of Spanish football. Founded in 1951, Cornellà is one of the most historic and traditional clubs in Catalonia and even in Spain. Throughout its history, the club has been famous for its strong youth academy system and its competitiveness in the top semi-professional leagues in Spain, establishing itself as a model for young player development.
Messi’s commitment to young talent is reflected in the club’s strong youth structure, with teams competing across all age groups in the top national and regional youth leagues. The Argentina captain has previously demonstrated this commitment through other youth development projects.
The editor believes that Messi’s arrival marks the opening of a new chapter in the club’s history, aiming to promote the joint development of sports competitiveness and institutional construction, consolidate the foundation, and continue to invest in talent development. Guided by a long-term vision and strategic planning, the project combines ambition, sustainability, and a deep connection to local roots.