Barcelona have shared previously unseen footage of their stadium redevelopment, with impressive progress appearing to have been made. The project, which is giving Camp Nou a serious facelift, has been running behind schedule. It has, however, been revealed that changing rooms, benches and VIP areas are in, with an emotional homecoming seemingly not far away.
How much is Camp Nou upgrade costing?
La Liga giants Barca have thrown big money at a lavish programme off the field, with construction work in Catalunya said to come with a €1.5 billion (£1.3bn/$1.8bn) price tag. The club’s financial struggles over recent years have made plenty of headlines.
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They are willing to invest in new players and infrastructure, with long-term plans being drawn up. The hope is, having relocated to the nearby Olympic Stadium, that the Blaugrana will soon be back in familiar surroundings.
Getty Images SportWhat has been done? What is left to do?
There is still plenty of work to be done at Camp Nou, especially when it comes to a retractable roof, but there is now water, electricity, security cameras, functioning bathrooms and several thousand seats – meaning that much of the venue is fully operational.
A door is yet to be fitted on Barca’s stunning new dressing room, but lockers are in and there is a place for Hansi Flick to perch on the touchline and club president Joan Laporta to enjoy behind the scenes.