Lionel Messi, through him socimi wey dem call Edificio Rostower, don complete the purchase of the former Via Wagner galleries for the exclusive Turó Park area of Barcelona.
The property, wey dem value at about $11.5 million, don dey shut since 1993, but now Messi go carry out comprehensive renovation to turn am to rental market asset.
This investment, wey happen for May 2026, don already attract big operators for the financial sector, wey dem call “tier 1”. Dem dey interested to occupy the space because of its strategic location and heritage value.
The deal, wey Forbes España first report, go see Messi add am to him growing real estate portfolio wey include office buildings, parking garages, and hotels like MiM Hotels brand wey Meliá manage.
Santomera Bay, the investment fund wey sell the property, say this transaction send signal of confidence to international market. The property, wey be 43,000 square feet, trade for about $314 per square foot.
Messi, wey currently play for Inter Miami CF for Major League Soccer, still dey strengthen him connection with Barcelona, where he live for more than two decades. Him recent business moves include the purchase of UE Cornellà club, a fifth-division Spanish football team.
The footballer’s portfolio continue to diversify, from MiM Hotels to Hincha restaurants wey chef Nandu Jubany lead. By choosing Barcelona again for investment of this caliber, Messi no just expand him personal assets but also position the city as benchmark for major institutional investors and high-value real estate.
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