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FC Barcelona financial and stadium restructuring

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FC Barcelona continues to navigate significant financial and logistical challenges stemming from the Espai Barça project and the Spotify Camp Nou renovation. To address construction delays and technical modifications, the club approved a 510 million euro financing package in September 2026, bringing the total committed financing for the project to over 1.9 billion euros. Total club debt could exceed 2.6 billion euros due to rising costs. To bolster long-term income, the club is implementing a commercial strategy focused on VIP seat licenses, including a partnership with Legends Global to offer 2,000 additional licenses. Regarding stadium operations, capacity increases remain limited by licensing constraints and upcoming roof construction. For the current season, capacity will increase by approximately 6,000 seats, bringing the total to just over 68,000, as leadership decided to keep the third tier closed to avoid interfering with construction schedules. Technical progress includes the successful implementation of a sensorized pitch drainage system capable of regulating temperature and managing heavy rainfall. Construction has reached a major milestone with the completion of the compression ring. Despite delays caused by temperature fluctuations affecting steel expansion and contraction, the ring is now fully closed. This provides the structural foundation for the installation of 92 radial steel cables and prepares the site for the ‘Big Lift’ operation, with full roof installation projected for June 2027. Additionally, the club has partnered with PreZero to implement a ‘Zero Waste’ model, aiming for certification at Spotify Camp Nou and the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper starting next season. In October 2026, FC Barcelona officials, including President Joan Laporta, held high-level meetings in Istanbul with Limak Holding, the construction firm responsible for the project. The discussions with Limak Holding President and CEO Ebru Özdemir focused on the final stages of stadium works, specifically the ‘Big Lift’ roof installation.

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