🏟️ Barça vice-president fuels doubts over return to Camp Nou | OneFootball

The anticipated return of FC Barcelona to their home, the Spotify Camp Nou, has been postponed. The club has confirmed that the renovated stadium will not be ready for this Sunday's match against Valencia, which will be played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The words of the vice president, Elena Fort, in an interview with RAC1, have deepened doubts about the reopening date of the stadium.

Fort, the club's vice president, admitted that the delay in the decision "is not usual" and explained that the first phase of the work is finished, but the administrative documentation was missing. Although the club hopes that the bureaucratic situation will be resolved next week, Fort could not guarantee that the next home game, against Getafe on September 21, will be played at Camp Nou.

The vice president was clear about the main goal: "our intention is to start at the Spotify Camp Nou on October 1". However, this statement is a goal, not a confirmation. She clarified that safety is the top priority and they cannot open the stadium doors without all the permits in order. Fort ruled out the option of using both Montjuïc and Camp Nou for Champions League matches, which adds more pressure for the opening.

Despite the efforts of the club and the construction company, the administrative permits did not arrive on time, forcing the relocation of the match. The news has caused discomfort in Valencia, who have described as "incredible" the fact that the match venue was confirmed with such short notice.

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