Lionel Messi Acquires $10.4 Million Luxury Yacht, Expands Business Interests
Lionel Messi Adds $10.4 Million Yacht to His Growing Empire
Lionel Messi, the star of Inter Miami, has made headlines again by purchasing a luxury yacht valued at €10 million (approximately $10.4 million). This new acquisition is a custom 28-metre catamaran from Sunreef Yachts, designed to blend family comfort with business potential.
Details of Messi's New Yacht
The vessel, named the Sunreef ULTIMA 88, is still being built in the United Arab Emirates. It features twin 1,000-horsepower engines and a spacious design including a full-beam master suite and four cabins for guests. Additional highlights are a garage for personalized Jet Skis and an Ocean Lounge that opens directly to the sea, perfect for swimming.
"It’s a real pleasure to join the Sunreef family. My family and I have always loved spending time at sea... Sunreef Yachts have the style and features I really like," Messi shared, reflecting his passion for the ocean.
Francis Lapp, founder and CEO of Sunreef Yachts, expressed excitement about partnering with Messi and his family.
Business Ventures Beyond Football
This yacht will become part of Messi’s MIM Ocean charter fleet, operating around Spain’s Balearic Islands. This move illustrates Messi’s aim to expand his luxury leisure investments into commercial ventures.
Alongside his nautical interests, Messi recently took ownership of Spanish football club CD Eldense, based in Elda, Alicante. Established in 1921, this club acquisition marks a step up from his previous investment in fifth-tier team UE Cornellà. Eldense sees this change as the start of an "exciting new chapter" focusing on growth while maintaining its local roots.
Messi’s involvement in Spanish football continues to grow, and he might also invest in Inter Miami once his current playing contract concludes.
A Lifestyle and Business Fusion
From yachts to football clubs, Messi’s portfolio is expanding far beyond his achievements on the pitch. The Sunreef catamaran exemplifies this dual purpose: a luxurious family retreat that doubles as a revenue-generating charter asset.
