Camp Nou renovation costs soar €200–300m over initial budget

FC Barcelona proceed to maneuver ahead with one of the vital bold stadium tasks in European soccer because the renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou progresses.

The long-lasting venue has lengthy been a logo of the membership’s historical past and identification, and the present works intention to modernize services, enhance fan experiences, and create a stadium able to internet hosting main occasions for many years to come back.

Followers have already returned to the stands in current months, witnessing the group play its residence matches in {a partially} accomplished area. Many areas, together with key sections such because the third tier, VIP packing containers, and the roof, stay underneath building, with full capability but to be achieved.

The membership has additionally been working intently with supporters’ teams to reinstate the Grada d’Animació within the Gol Sud, a devoted part for fan animation, requiring permissions from each the Barcelona Metropolis Council and the Mossos d’Esquadra.

Whereas these developments symbolize vital milestones, FC Barcelona are additionally dealing with monetary and logistical challenges. In accordance with Rac 1 (by way of SPORT), the membership has now exceeded the unique finances of €960 million for the renovation of Camp Nou in partnership with Limak.

Present estimates point out that the ultimate price might rise by a further €200 to €300 million. To handle the overrun, the membership plans to attract on contingency funds and a part of the €1.5 billion mortgage secured from Goldman Sachs.

Within the coming days, a brand new inspection is scheduled as a part of Part 1C of the stadium reopening. If authorised, the stadium might welcome as much as 62,000 spectators, together with areas of the Gol Nord which have remained closed.

In the meantime, preparations proceed for the return of the Grada d’Animació, guaranteeing that fan vitality and traditions stay on the coronary heart of the membership’s residence matches.

Barça stays hopeful that these mixed efforts will permit for a fuller stadium expertise for supporters within the upcoming residence clashes from mid-March onward.