Leo Messi continues to expand its investments outside the fields. The world champion with Argentina acquired the former Via Wagner gallerieslocated in the exclusive area of Turó Park, in Barcelona, for a value close to $13.5 million dollars.
The operation was carried out just days after the purchase of the UE Cornellàa club that plays in the fifth category of Spanish football, a movement that confirms the growing interest of the footballer from Inter Miami for strengthening its business presence in Catalonia.
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Messi bets heavily on the real estate market in Barcelona
The acquisition was carried out through the SOCIMI Edificio Rostower, a company owned by Leo Messias confirmed by Santomera Bay, the firm in charge of the sale of the property.
The building had been closed since 1993 due to differences between the owners of the 87 commercial premises that made up the complex. Now, with the former player of the FC Barcelona As the new owner, the property will undergo a comprehensive remodeling.
The project contemplates transforming the 4,000 square meters of the property to later use it for the rental market, in one of the most exclusive and sought-after areas of Barcelona.
Messi’s new project already arouses interest among large investors
According to the selling company, different financial firms and international operators have already shown interest in occupying the property once the renovation is completed.
“The project is currently attracting interest from several Tier 1 operators in the financial sector as potential occupants, although it has not yet been decided who will finally occupy the asset,” said Santomera Bay.
The company also explained that the property had aroused interest among important investment groups before the purchase was made by the company linked to Leo Messi.
Leo Messi’s investments do not stop growing
In addition to his sports businesses, Leo Messi has strengthened its presence in the hotel and gastronomic sector in Spain.
Your business group controls the chain MiM Innswith properties located in tourist destinations such as Sitges, Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira, Sotogrande and Andorra, operated by Meliá Inns Worldwide.
He is also the owner of the Hincha restaurants, run by renowned chef Nandu Jubany, thus consolidating a diversified business strategy beyond football.
Barcelona continues to be key in Messi’s life
Although he currently plays in the MLS with the Inter Miamithe relationship of Leo Messi with Barcelona it continues to be very close.
The Argentine lived in the city from 2000 to 2021, a stage in which he built one of the most successful careers in the history of world football with the FC Barcelona.
“When an investor of the size and global recognition of Leo Messi chooses Barcelona, it sends a signal to the international market that places the city in the focus of large institutional investors and reinforces its position as a reference European capital for high-value real estate investment,” highlighted Santomera Bay.
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