Laporta Holds Crucial Talks Over Spotify Camp Nou Renovation

Barcelona president Joan Laporta took advantage of his trip to Istanbul for the Champions League clash—which Hansi Flick's side won convincingly—to hold crucial talks with the top executives of Limak Holding.

According to radio station RAC1, the Catalan chief and club representatives held several working sessions with Ebru Özdemir, chairperson of the Turkish construction company tasked with modernising Spotify Camp Nou. The main objective of the talks was to iron out recent disagreements and join forces to complete the stadium redevelopment as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The dialogue between the two sides was conducted in an exceptionally positive tone. Delegations from the Blaugrana and Limak shared an official dinner and watched the Champions League fixture together from the VIP boxes at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. During the meetings, both parties agreed to put their differences aside in pursuit of their shared objective.

For both Barcelona and the construction firm, delivering the Spotify Camp Nou renovation without unnecessary delays is of paramount importance. Only after the venue is fully finished, including the installation of the roof canopy, will a comprehensive review of the building process take place, allowing each side to present its case.

RAC1 also reports that financial penalties over project delays could eventually result in a legal dispute—a scenario Laporta had already hinted at during the club's last General Assembly. However, this subject was not brought up during the trip to Turkey, as the absolute priority remains welcoming fans back to a venue operating at 100% capacity.

At present, the Catalan giants do not plan to open the third tier of Spotify Camp Nou to supporters until the roof structure is fully completed. Nevertheless, the board's plan is to open part of the VIP boxes in the intermediate ring between the second and third tiers between the end of this year and early 2027, unlocking vital additional revenue for the club.