Watch: Barcelona reveals plans for €600-million Camp Nou renovation
The Camp Nou is set for a major overhaul.
Barcelona unveiled plans Thursday that will see the famous stadium undergo a massive makeover as part of a €600-million project.
Bartomeu, Moix, Luis Enrique, Iniesta, Messi, Sergio and Mascherano together with the model of the #NouCampNou pic.twitter.com/HDJhmjllx6
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 21, 2016
Renovations will begin during the 2017-18 season, and are expected to continue over the next five years as the team attempts to increase the stadium's capacity to 105,000.
The #NouCampNou, a dream open to the world. This is what Barça's new stadium will look like https://t.co/zr2vn5RtTt
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 21, 2016
President Josep Bartomeu confirmed that the team will not have to relocate during the renovation, which should be complete during the 2021-22 season. "The Camp Nou will be open, attractive and a new icon of the city of Barcelona. Everybody wins," he said.
The defending Spanish champion released a video detailing the elaborate plans for the 60-year-old stadium.
Football won’t stop during work on the #NouCampNou This is what the transformation will look like https://t.co/Xp3rMx87df
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 21, 2016