Revamp of Santiago Bernabeu stadium will cost Real Madrid €500m
President Florentino Perez says upgrade will include a retractable roof and pitch with improvements to security, access, shopping and eating facilities
Madrid — Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Tuesday the club hopes to begin the revamp of the Santiago Bernabeu as soon as the current season finishes. The new design of Madrid’s stadium will cost about €500m and includes a retractable roof and pitch, as well as a metal envelope around the outside, which will be able to project images and videos. “The plan has been approved,” said Perez on Tuesday, during an unveiling at the ground, also attended by the mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena. “That’s why I want you to know that next week, we will sign the final contract and during the month of April we will begin allocating the projects with the aim of starting as soon as possible when this season finishes.” Madrid’s final home match of the campaign is against Real Betis and scheduled for May 19. The Santiago Bernabeu’s capacity of just over 81,000 seats is not due to increase, but a number of technological advancements will be made. As well as the eye-catching new roof, there...
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