Barcelona has offered condolences and support to the family of a construction worker who died during renovation work at the club’s Spotify Camp Nou.
Catalan regional police said the 54-year-old man is believed to have died from “a blow” sustained while working on Friday. Emergency services attended the stadium—currently being expanded to a 105,000 capacity—but were unable to save him. Authorities have opened an investigation.
“FC Barcelona deeply regrets the death of the worker who lost his life in the workplace accident during the renovation works at Spotify Camp Nou,” the club said, expressing “deepest condolences” and “heartfelt support” to his family, friends, and colleagues. Club president Joan Laporta also conveyed his sympathies and offered the family the club’s full support.
Renovation work began in June 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in early 2028.