Barcelona’s Camp Nou renovation plans going as planned; could host first match by end of 2024 | OneFootball

In a recent interaction, Barça president Joan Laporta reiterated the club’s ambition to return to the Spotify Camp Nou before the end of 2024.

While he avoided setting a specific date, he assured fans that the renovation work is progressing well and that a return to the iconic stadium remains a top priority.

“We do not want to set dates because things may change, but we are optimistic about returning by the end of the year. It keeps us very excited,” Laporta stated.

Camp Nou renovations going as planned

According to Diario SPORT, work on the stadium has been steadily advancing, with around 1,800 workers and 350 office technicians actively contributing to the project.

The third-tier structure is currently under construction, including foundational elements, while repair and division work in the first and second tiers is also underway.

Renovation of Camp Nou continues (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Exterior urbanization around the stadium has already been completed, and the installation of seats and waterproofing of the stands have begun.

Barcelona’s renovation plans are supported by a €1.45 billion loan from investors, primarily led by Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. The club have assured that the budget remains intact, with external monitoring in place.

When will Barcelona return to Camp Nou?

Although Laporta has refused to set a date on a potential date on the return to Camp Nou, the club do have certain plans in place.

Barcelona’s idea is to return to the Camp Nou with an initial capacity of 64,000 fans. The club have confirmed that the renovation plans for their iconic stadium are progressing as scheduled, with both deadlines and budgets being met as planned.

The main objective is to play a match before the end of the year. Whether or not Barcelona can achieve this target remains to be seen.