At 37, Lionel Messi continues to extend his influence well beyond the football field. The former FC Barcelona player and current Inter Miami striker has reached a new milestone in the business world. His real estate investment company, Edificio Rostower, made its stock market debut in Spain, marking a key milestone for the Argentine.
A capitalization of 223 million euros
On December 30, 2024, Lionel Messi’s real estate fund was listed on the Portfolio Stock Exchange, a digital exchange supervised by the Bank of Spain. Listed at an initial price of 57.4 euros per share, the company reached a market valuation of 223 million euros. Messi, who serves as chairman of the board, manages this company alongside his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, vice president.
The company’s portfolio includes seven hotels located in Spain and Andorra, as well as apartments and office spaces in Barcelona, Paris and London. A majority of the assets are in Catalonia, a region dear to Messi after more than 20 years at Barcelona.
A vision focused on the future
Lionel Messi has expressed his desire to prepare for the post-career, while continuing to play at the highest level. In a recent interview, he said: “As soon as I no longer feel efficient or useful to my team, I will stop. But for now, I’m enjoying football while preparing for my transition. » Its IPO illustrates this desire to diversify its income while remaining active in long-term projects.
The company, created in 2013, benefits from an advantageous tax regime as SOCIMI, a structure to optimize real estate investments in Europe. In exchange, at least 80% of profits must be redistributed to shareholders, a strategy that could prove very lucrative for Messi and his partners.
