Barcelona is keen to sign one of the Premier League’s top players to celebrate the full reopening of the revamped Camp Nou next year. The club plans to welcome fans back at 60 percent capacity before the year ends, with a complete opening set for next summer. The stadium has been closed since 2023 for a £1.3 billion renovation, which will increase its capacity to 105,000 and add escalators for easier access to the upper levels.
The upgraded stadium will feature state-of-the-art amenities, and the current La Liga leaders are looking to make a significant signing to herald a new era for the club. According to Spanish outlet *SPORT*, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is interested in Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, despite the club’s financial difficulties. Laporta had previously expressed interest in Haaland during his time at Borussia Dortmund and had even initiated discussions with the player’s agent before Haaland opted for Manchester City.
Barcelona is reportedly planning a significant transfer for a Premier League star to mark the opening of their new 100,000-seat Camp Nou stadium. The club aims to make a bold statement as they prepare for the complete reopening next year. They will begin allowing fans back into the iconic venue at 60 percent capacity before the year ends, with a full opening scheduled for next summer. The stadium has been closed since 2023 due to a £1.3 billion renovation, which will increase its capacity to 105,000 and introduce escalators for easier access to the upper tiers.
The revamped stadium will feature cutting-edge facilities, and the current La Liga leaders are keen to make a high-profile signing to signify a new chapter for the club. According to Spanish outlet *SPORT*, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is targeting Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, despite the club’s financial struggles. Laporta previously expressed interest in Haaland during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund and had even begun discussions with the striker’s agent before Haaland chose to join Manchester City.
It is believed that Laporta has a good relationship with Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, which could be pivotal in securing a deal. Reports from Spain last month suggested that Haaland was nearing a new contract with Manchester City, but that progress appears to have stalled, prompting Barcelona to renew their interest in the 24-year-old.
Haaland has had a sensational start to the Premier League season, scoring 10 goals in Manchester City’s first seven games, including back-to-back hat tricks against West Ham and Ipswich. The two-time Golden Boot winner also matched a remarkable record set by Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring his 100th goal for City in just 105 appearances, similar to Ronaldo’s achievement at Real Madrid.