"It's been a very long time coming - 27 months in fact - but getting the go-ahead to return to Camp Nou will have come as a huge relief to everyone connected with the club. The financial aspect of moving back home from the Estadio Lluis Companys can't be understated, but that is really a secondary issue to what is going to be a monumental homecoming."
"It was obvious from the open training session just how special it was for players and supporters to be back at the famous old ground, and once completed with all mod cons, it will be a stadium to rival the best in the world. Arguably, it will be the best stadium in the world, and certainly the largest in Europe, with 105,000 supporters."
Camp Nou reopens after a 27-month absence with permission granted to return from the Estadio Lluis Companys. Financial benefits accompany the move, but emotional and sporting significance dominate as a monumental homecoming. Open training revealed strong player and supporter reactions, and the renovated ground aims to include modern facilities while retaining the evocative atmosphere of the old stadium. The finished venue will hold around 105,000 supporters, potentially becoming Europe's largest stadium. The new arena is expected to revive home advantage, create lasting memories, and provide a fresh start after 2020, though visiting Athletic Club and Ernesto Valverde could challenge the celebrations.
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