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Over 1,000 Barcelona Fans Reserve Camp Nou Plot for Their Final Resting Place

The Spanish soccer club is offering fans the opportunity to have their ashes spread near the pitch for up to 50 years.

Camp Nou Stadium.
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FC Barcelona fans will soon have the opportunity to remain close to their favorite soccer club even after death — and more than 1,000 supporters have already signed up.

The Spanish soccer powerhouse recently unveiled Memorial FC Barcelona, a new space inside Spotify Camp Nou where fans can have their ashes stored just steps away from the pitch.

According to The Guardian, more than 1,000 supporters have already reserved spots, including former players and relatives of notable figures in the club's history.

The memorial will cover approximately 1,500 square meters and feature 26,000 niches designed to hold cremated remains. Fans can also purchase commemorative plaques featuring their names and personal messages.

Murals celebrating Barcelona's 125-year history will decorate the space, with urns placed behind the artwork. Supporters worldwide can purchase a spot without being official club members.

Barcelona's institutional vice-president, María Elena Fort, explained that the idea of being laid to rest near the stadium is something generations of supporters have dreamed about.

"When my grandfather died many years ago, he said the only thing he wanted was to be buried next to Barça's pitch so that he could hear the goals go in during the afterlife. Many fans dream of the same thing," Fort said.

However, securing a final resting place at Camp Nou won't come cheap.

According to the project's operator, Més Que Un Memorial SL, prices start at €2,490 for 10 years, €4,990 for 25 years, and €5,990 for 50 years. Each space can accommodate up to four urns.

Additional expenses include a €70 annual maintenance fee, €180 for an official urn, and commemorative plaques ranging from €490 to €1,040.

The Guardian also reported a €10,000 option that would allow supporters to secure a niche "for eternity," although that option isn't listed on the operator's published price list.

Barcelona isn't the first Spanish soccer club to offer a stadium memorial. Atlético Madrid, Real Betis, and Espanyol have introduced similar spaces, although Barcelona's project is considerably larger.

The memorial is also expected to generate revenue as Barcelona continues its expensive redevelopment of Camp Nou. Construction began in 2023 with a €900 million budget, but costs have reportedly climbed to nearly €2 billion amid delays and other complications.

Designed by architect Quique Montoya, the memorial is being developed alongside Més Que Un Memorial SL.

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