The city of Elda, in the Valencian Community, was transformed by the preliminary agreement between Lionel Messi and the Colombian TH Group, which aims to acquire the entirety of the shares of Club Deportivo Eldense. The news has dominated all conversations in the city, from public squares to cafés, parks and surroundings of the Nuevo Pepico Amat Stadium. The days pass, but the impact of the possible arrival of the Argentine star remains very present in the daily life of the local population.
Bruno Montesinos, an unconditional fan of the club, describes the situation as something that does not allow you to walk through the city without being approached by someone to comment on the news. "You go out through Elda and you don't reach the corner without someone stopping you and saying: 'Did you see the Messi case?'", reports the fan, illustrating the degree of enthusiasm that the possibility has generated in the community.
The preliminary agreement between Messi and the Colombian TH Group represents a true earthquake for the city. The possible total acquisition of the Eldense shares by the Colombian group, with the associated arrival of the Argentine star, placed Elda at the center of worldwide sporting attention.
However, among the club's fans, different sentiments coexist. While some show enormous euphoria at the prospect of seeing Messi wear the Eldense jersey, others adopt a more cautious stance, reflecting on the real implications of this change for the club and for the city.
