Barcelona return to Camp Nou faces potential delay
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Barcelona still haven't obtained the green light from the city council to host games at the renovated Camp Nou.
In a major development, Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona have made the decision to move the Joan Gamper Trophy match next month from Spotify Camp Nou to Estadi Johan Cruyff. A few weeks ago, Barça announced that the Gamper Trophy match,
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is considering undergoing back surgery, which could rule him out for several months, a source told ESPN.
Barcelona’s pre-season has kicked off with intensity and intrigue, as Hansi Flick’s early decisions set the tone for a summer packed with transition. The Athletic ’s detailed reporting reveals how the German manager is wasting no time reshaping the squad, starting with a surprising move in goal and difficult transfer questions ahead.
Barça wants to time the opening of the Camp Nou, scheduled for the summer of 2026, to coincide with the tribute it owes the Argentine.
Barcelona are aiming to make Lionel Messi the centrepiece of a special ceremony planned for the reopening of the newly renovated Camp Nou.