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Barcelona, after the re-election of Joan Laporta as president, undertook the enormous renovation project of the club’s emblematic Camp Nou stadium and other related facilities.
The project, called Espai Barça, has been entrusted to the Turkish company Limak. This decision attracted attention, but the club’s hierarchy defended its choice, citing the low cost and the guarantee that the team would be able to play its games again in January 2025.
While the stadium would not be completely finished, it was expected to have a capacity of 60,000 spectators and be ready for football matches.
Return to the Camp Nou next season?
However, things have not gone as planned and the outlook is not promising.
Indeed, according to MARCA, the Spotify Camp nou works are not yet finished in this first phase, and it will still take time before they are.
The board had previously indicated that the team would return to the stadium in February at the earliest, mainly because construction was not progressing as expected.
Additionally, UEFA rules require the team to play all Champions League group stage matches in the same stadium, with two rounds scheduled for January. However, as of right now, it is unclear when the team will be able to return.
Everything points to a possible return next season, since the club must inform UEFA by February 21 at the latest about the stadium where it will play its second round matches.
He blaugrana They are not very optimistic that the Camp Nou will be finished by that date.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked about a return date last week. He declined to provide a specific timeframe, fully aware of the challenges facing the club.
“We have always said that we will return when the right conditions are met. If unforeseen circumstances arise, there is nothing we can do.” he stated.
“It’s not a bed of roses. The return? “We want this to happen as soon as possible, but we must comply with UEFA regulations.”
