World Sports: Barcelona plans to start the new Nou Camp to pay tribute to Messi, expected to begin the 26-27 season

According to Spanish media "World Sports", Barcelona plans to pay tribute to Messi at the Camp Nou Stadium.

media pointed out that Barcelona hopes that the new Camp Nou will reopen with Messi as the main character. The club plans to pay tribute to the best player in the team's history at the inauguration ceremony of the new Camp Nou. This is the firm wish of Barcelona's senior executives. According to the club's internal disclosure, Messi himself has a positive attitude towards this.

Club Barcelona plans to hold this event after the stadium renovation project is fully completed and the ceiling is installed. According to the established schedule, if the project is carried out as planned, the ceiling can be installed in the summer of 2026. The inauguration ceremony and a tribute to Messi will be held at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season.

If ceiling installation cannot be completed in the summer of 2026, the club will postpone the ceremony and wait for the stadium to be 100% completed. The goal is to make the Camp Nou's reboot after a deep renovation an unforgettable event that matches Messi's legendary status in the club.

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