In response to SPORT, Barcelona discover themselves at a important juncture concerning their stadium plans, with no intention of contemplating choices past returning to the Spotify Camp Nou or extending their keep on the Montjuïc Stadium.
The choice, nevertheless, should be made sooner somewhat than later, as latest developments within the renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou have prompted urgency throughout the Barça board.
The first concern stems from UEFA laws, which prohibit golf equipment taking part in European competitions from altering their residence floor mid-tournament.
With the Champions League spherical of 16 set to start on 4 March, Barcelona should finalise their plans properly prematurely to keep away from any conflicts with UEFA.
Complicating issues additional is the truth that the settlement between the membership and the Barcelona Metropolis Council for using the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium is about to run out on 31 March.
There’s tranquillity
Regardless of these challenges, the membership stays calm and assured.
Not like earlier rumours, there isn’t a consideration of other stadiums exterior Barcelona, because the board trusts their sturdy relationship with the Metropolis Council will pave the best way for an prolonged settlement if required.
Barcelona won’t go away town. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Ought to the renovations on the Spotify Camp Nou not be accomplished in time, Barça are ready to barter an extension of their keep at Montjuic.
Nevertheless, one potential level of battle revolves round occasions scheduled at Montjuïc through the important interval of late March.
What’s going to Barcelona do?
The Barcelona firm of Serveis Municipals (BSM), which oversees the stadium, has different proposals on the desk, together with confirmed occasions like a Weapons N’ Roses live performance on 9 June.
Nevertheless, this live performance falls after the soccer season, eliminating any direct influence on Barça’s plans. Nonetheless, the membership might must resolve scheduling points for Champions League and La Liga matches in March.
Barça stay optimistic about reaching a mutually useful settlement with the Metropolis Council. There’s even a risk of the membership compensating the council for any income losses from postponed occasions.