Barcelona has requested to extend their lease at the Olympic Stadium through May due to ongoing renovations at Spotify Camp Nou. Originally planning to return in November, the club now expects to be back by May but faces a potential gap due to their lease expiring at the end of April. The extension would allow them to host key matches, including a vital Clásico against Real Madrid. Despite the delay, attendance at Camp Nou will initially be capped, with full completion expected by summer 2026.
Barcelona's request for an extension on the Olympic Stadium lease is crucial for ensuring they have a venue to play their final home games this season.
The decision to extend their lease allows Barça to avoid the scenario of playing the vital Clásico abroad amid ongoing renovations at Camp Nou.
The lease extension for the Olympic Stadium is a temporary solution as Barça intends to return to Camp Nou, where renovations are ongoing and attendance will be limited.
Al Ittihad's signing of Unai Hernández underscores Barça's ongoing transfers as they continue to navigate financial and squad adjustments during the season.
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