Lionel Messi‘s newly acquired villa on the Spanish island ofโ ibiza is facing potential demolition after authorities discovered unauthorized construction carriedโ out by the previous owner. the โฃissue centers on โstructures built withoutโ the necessary building permits,a complication Messi was reportedly unaware ofโค until after completing theโ purchase on February 3,2022.
The dispute places the โfootball icon in a challenging position,requiring the removal of illegally constructedโ areas to secure the property’s legality.While โขMessi’s legal teamโ has engaged withโค Spanish authorities seeking a resolution, the Sant Josep town hall โขhas โฃstated โthat official certification can only be granted upon demolition of the unapproved โฃadditions. โThe situation highlights the complexities ofโ property acquisition and โขthe potential โขfor inherited legal issues, even for high-profile โคbuyers.
According to โขreports, the unauthorized construction predates Messi’s ownership. He learned of the issue through his notary โin โBarcelona โfollowing the completion of theโ sale. Despite being represented by legal โcounsel during the purchase, the building โirregularitiesโฃ wereโค not initially identified.
Messi’s representatives have been actively workingโฃ to resolve the problem, attempting to navigate the โขlegalโฃ requirements for โa fully compliant transfer of ownership. Though,the town hall has stipulated that the removal of structures not included inโฃ the original project โplans is a prerequisite for approval.
The affectedโ areas primarily involve theโ garage, meaning โขMessi is currently โคpermitted โto reside in the 16,000-square-meter estate, which includesโ a 568-square-meter villa and a 92-meter infinity pool.The resolution โhinges on addressing โthe unpermitted construction toโค fully legitimize theโฃ property.
Source:โค DFB, October โค13, 2025.