Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has added to his portfolio of football clubs by taking a controlling stake in Gimnàstic Manresa. Marca cite the news as initially reported in Catalan outlet Nació Digital that the deal had been ratified by 80% of its members. The former Spain international, through his company Kosmos, will take control of the club who will subsequently become an affiliate of FC Andorra – whom Pique officially bought in January. That move saw Kosmos take full responsibility for the club’s debt after Andorra’s directors sanctioned the move at a general meeting, with the portfolio of clubs now growing. Pique will now become the club’s leading shareholder while the move will ensure that Gimàstic Manresa will become a Sports Public Limited Company. FC Andorra currently compete in the Primera Catalana – the fifth level of Spanish football – but played in the third tier between 1980 and 1998, with a Copa del Rey fourth round appearance in 1991. Pique’s company Kosmos also have made business moves in tennis, esports, video games, eyeglasses, isotonic drinks and organic hamburgers.
Spain 's Club Gimnastic Manresa has been bought by private investment firm Kosmos , which is owned by former Barcelona club Gerard ##smos . The former sporting club will take a controlling stake in the club , which will become a Sports Public Limited Company and convert into an affiliate of third - tier side FC Andorra , which Kosmos bought in January .