Laporta Confirms Comeback Despite Ongoing Construction – 90% Completion by December
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially declared the club’s intention to return to Camp Nou starting next season, marking a long-awaited homecoming after two years at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium.
> “We are planning to play at Camp Nou starting next season,” Laporta stated. “It will be unconventional, as we’ll be playing while construction continues.”
Laporta added that by December 2025, the stadium will be 90% completed, with full works expected to finish by summer 2026. The only possible delay may involve the roof installation.
The match against Villarreal is now projected to be the final game at the Olympic Stadium, signaling the end of a temporary chapter in the club’s storied history.
Key Points:
Capacity Upgrade: Ongoing renovations aim to boost Camp Nou’s capacity to 105,000, making it one of Europe’s largest football arenas.
Repeated Delays: This marks the fourth time the return date has been pushed back since the reconstruction began in June 2023.
Strategic Move: The partial return is seen as a morale and economic booster, aligning with Barcelona’s ambition to revive its global image.
With the Laporta administration under pressure for unmet promises and tight finances, this announcement serves as a powerful message to fans: Barcelona is coming home — even if it’s not finished yet.
More details to follow as La Liga reviews the club’s request fo
r official scheduling.
