First steps for the renovation of La Masia de Can Planes

Barcelona's board approved a budget for the complete renovation of La Masia de Can Planes, the club's historic 1702 building, which will return to serving as the social headquarters this season.

Barcelona's board of directors approved the budget for a comprehensive renovation of La Masia de Can Planes and initiated the procedures to carry it out during the current season. The historic building, dating from 1702, was originally the club's social headquarters before becoming the legendary residence for academy players in 1979. When the residence relocated to Sant Joan Despí in 2011, the catalogued building fell into disuse.

The renovation will restore La Masia to its former role as the club's social seat. The board also announced new sponsorship agreements: a deal with Lexar, a brand of Chinese group Longsys specialising in memory and digital storage solutions, and a renewal with Canon Medical, which includes the provision of medical equipment for the sports city in exchange for visibility on club assets.

The board reaffirmed full confidence in the first team's squad and coaching staff despite recent defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. The meeting also covered updates on women's football, handball, futsal, roller hockey, and youth development, as well as approving Elena Fort as the director responsible for the club's amateur sections.