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The Nou Camp looks almost unrecognisable as Joan Laporta praises 'pace of the work' being done

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The Nou Camp looks almost unrecognisable as work on the stadium continues.

Construction on the stadium started last month, with the most recent images on the Barcelona website outlining the progress that has been made.

The demolition of the third tier is well underway, with the Gol Nord screen and the seats in the area being removed to prepare the area for the demolition work.

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, was pictured at the stadium alongside several members of the Board of Directors.

The 61-year-old was seen wearing a high-visibility jacket and a hardhat as he checked out the progress that had been made.

The Barcelona president also spoke to the Spanish press on site. He said: 'It is an impact, and the first sensation it generates is nostalgia.

'But, after walking around and seeing the pace of the works, which are going well, it gives you the feeling of hope and joy because we are fulfilling a collective dream of the people of Barcelona.'

The club announced in July 2022 that they would leave their historic ground and play the 2023-2024 campaign at the Olympic Stadium amid the work.

The Olympic Stadium - which hosted the 1992 Summer Games - is only a short hop across the city for the Barcelona squad, so, it shouldn't cause too many issues.

The Catalans are excited about the work that is being done to their stadium - with construction set to be completed in 2026.

The renovation will include a roof being added and the stadium's name being changed to the 'Spotify Nou Camp'.

The name change comes after the cash-strapped club signed a £237million sponsorship deal with the music streaming giants.

Barcelona will also create more facilities for supporters, including new VIP areas, while the seats inside the stadium will also be bigger after the plans are completed.

The new stadium will have 'sustainability at the DNA of the project' with solar panels on the new Nou Camp stadium, with geothermal energy and a new water recycling system placed underneath the ground.

Barcelona's Nou Camp renovation is part of a 18-acre heritage renovation of the area surrounding the stadium. A new hotel, set of club offices, a parking lot for buses and a pavilion will also be constructed as part of the renovation plans.

Barcelona's iconic stadium has been relatively untouched since it was built in 1957 but Laporta is adamant the work being done will help Barcelona achieve it's 'collective dream'.

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