Barcelona considering selling Camp Nou naming rights
Ahead of a €550million renovation of the stadium and its surrounding area, Barcelona are exploring funding options and one of these includes selling off the naming rights to their famous arena.
The club have confirmed that there are two or three companies interested in the rights, thought to be worth over €250million.
Speaking to 'Bloomberg', Josep Bartomeu said: "Beko was the last [sponsor] that we renewed our agreement with, the next steps are the naming rights to the stadium. Espai Barça is a total renewal of the stadium, but not only the stadium, also part of the city of Barcelona, because we will have a new arena.
"There are two of three companies we are talking to. Our partner will probably bring us half of the investment. One of the objectives of the club is to earn money every year, of course, because we have to reinvest that money in players and real estate."
Bartomeu, Barcelona's President, went on to discuss the futures of Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta.
"We want to play good football, practice it in a unique way, and Leo Messi is our key player. Andres Iniesta is an example. We want him here not just as a player, but as a legend. And I hope it's the same with Messi. He has a four-year deal, but I don't think it will be his last deal."