The head of the construction company carrying out the £1.25billion renovation of the Nou Camp has revealed that the installation of the new roof poses the biggest challenge.
The LaLiga giants began a two-season exile from their iconic stadium this season as work started in earnest on the costly refurb that will - among other improvements - see its capacity increase from 99,354 seats to 105,000.
The newly-named Spotify Nou Camp will also boast a stunning roof which will cover almost all of the stadium's massive footprint.
As work continues on transforming one of the most prestigious venues in world football, Limak Constructions chief Haldun Firat has opened up on the difficulties of the company's undertaking.
And he has expressed his confidence that the work will be completed in time for the club to return ahead of the 2025-26 season as planned.
'I would differentiate it into two parts: The adaptation of the old part, the one that remains, the first and second tiers, and the new one, corresponding to the construction of the third tiers.' Firat told Spanish outlet Sport.
'The most complicated of all, however, is the cover because during its installation you cannot step on the grass.
'The crown must be placed with cranes and with cables. It is the most complex part of all. From the outside the stadium is not easy. We are working on different designs and methodology to reach this point as soon as possible.
'We are convinced that we can do it. The old part must be carefully repaired because the structure is in good condition and is also protected. We pay a lot of attention to it, and then address the other parts.'
In July the club released footage of stands being reduced to rubble which left many fans with mixed emotions. One supporter tweeted that it made him 'tear up', while another football fan wrote: 'How to ruin one of the most iconic stadiums.'
The Catalan outfit updated their fanbase on the progress this week, which showed most of the old arena reduced to little more than a shell. However, there was the sighting of the early stages of the roof's installation.
Xavi's side are playing their football at the Olympic Stadium - which hosted the 1992 Summer Games - while the renovations are being done and despite boasting a near-perfect home record, they'll be keen to return home as soon as possible.
'The first was to start in June. We did it.' Added Firat. 'The second, to finish the demolition at the end of November. We did it.'
He continued: 'Now we have another challenge in November 2024. And finish in June 2026. Of course it is also important for our company because we have bonuses for finishing early, but the key for me is something else.
'As the deadlines advance, we have also managed to unite the team, everyone has seen that together we can make a great team. There are engineers from all over the world, from South America, Spanish, Turkish...Together we will do better because we are a team.'
KeithO
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It's simply the best and a very rare, talented and extraordinary player whose achievements can never be compared to any other players of today. That is both Messi and Ronaldo🔥🔥🔥🔥. This 2 are the greatest of all time
sewaemopu
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ALL TIME GREATEST OF BOTH GREAT MESSI & GOOD RONALDO
Sayabdikmz
227
When Messi and Ronaldo play there is only one real winner and that is football. we are lucky to have such brilliant players on television,you tube and being able to go to watch these players live in front of our own eyes in the fortresses that these players play in week in, week out. we are blessed to live in an era with such legends two brilliant players playing for two great clubs
emilnimmi
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GOAT is a singular nown. We cannot attribute it to two players. That is the main reason between fans. But my view is that GOAT should go to both of them because we cannot put down one in any case because as they are becoming older they are proving more and breaking records. I will say the truth that if Messi and Ronaldo retire it is like that, the king of the jungle is gone. I am wishing that they never should retire because they are the greatest footballers living in the whole universe. Hands off legends. We can say------------------- the GOAT,
Lysander
204
the goat is a demonic symbol of a diety the worship. they use demonic powers and their demonic connections to rule and stay on top and to keep famous. they are satanic agents.
Lionaire
184
LET ME GET THIS SIMPLE TO YOU THE GOATS - MESSI OR RONALDO ( DEPENDS ON WHICH STYLE OF PLAY YOU PREFER ) THE UPCOMING STARS AND MOST PROBABLY GOATS - NEYMAR , GRIEZMANN , HAZARD AND SALAH ( It will be one hell of a competition in Football for the top spot when Messi and Ronaldo Retire ) The Future Gems - Mbappe , Vinicius , Dembele , Sancho and many other young talents. Like if u agree
Stellen_Henriques
105
In football G.O.A.T is not 🐐 this is what you are watching right now 👇 is called a G.O.A.T one and only one in this era " Christional Messinaldo"
Kenado
18
They are both great players but frankly speaking, looking at how Messi handles situations when the going gets tough for his team to the extend of being the player to score most goal from the bench and Ronaldo shining when his teams performance is good . I will conclude that Ronaldo only becomes a winner with the help of his team because he often scores with an assist from a teammate, from free kicks of teammates and penalties from teammates. But Messi on the other hand is the winner for the team because he can take on defenders and scores him self or create an assist for someone to score, he dribbles, create long passes, through balls , scores from free kicks etc. I think Messi can do anything on the pitch except defensive duty and areal challenges where he is weak. In conclusion I say Messi is the GOAT of football with great respect to all the other player who have graced the game
memabceks
12
King of football
cris7iano123
11
Sorry!! Being A Cristiano Ronaldo Fan I Prefer Messi As A *GOAT*. thats Truth And Noone Can Replace Him!!