Manel del Rio: "The new Spotify Camp Nou is key for Barça to compete among the best in Europe."
This morning, an interview with FC Barcelona's Corporate Director, Manel del Rio, aired on Barça One. He provided an in-depth analysis of the Club's financial situation, the values of its management model, and its future prospects. Del Rio particularly highlighted the financial strength achieved in recent years, the result of implementing a clear strategic plan and structural decisions based on rigor and sustainability.
From a critical situation to a solid model
Manel del Rio recalled that the Club began its current term in a complex situation, but that thanks to management focused on responsibility and common sense, it has been able to reverse the inertia: "For the first time in six years, we closed the year with a positive ordinary result, that is, we spent less than we earned."
He explained that this was achieved by applying a criterion as basic as it was efficient: not spending what you don't have. "It's a common-sense rule that anyone would apply at home. Because if you have enough income to spend 100, you can't structure your life based on spending 130 every year. This differential is unsustainable."
A project based on values and identity
The Corporate Director emphasized a key aspect: the commitment of the President and his Board of Directors to keep the Club in the hands of its members. "This criterion has been decisive in making many important decisions. We wanted to build a model that would allow us to be competitive, but without compromising ownership or the essence of the Club."
In this regard, he emphasized how the commitment to La Masia, in addition to achieving undisputed sporting success, is also a sound decision from a financial perspective: "It's the model that makes the most sense for Barça. It gives us talent, performance, and sustainability."
Spotify Camp Nou: an essential investment
One of the clearest messages from the interview was the importance of the new Spotify Camp Nou within the club's long-term strategy. Manel del Rio asserted that it was not an option, but a structural necessity: "The stadium is a key element in being able to compete with the five best teams in Europe. It is an infrastructure that must generate the resources that allow us to look to the future with ambition."
He also defended the financing model adopted to make it possible, with the participation of major international entities while guaranteeing the protection of the club's assets and autonomy.
A clear look into the future
The interview concludes with an optimistic yet realistic message. FC Barcelona has laid the foundations for a solid project, built on responsibility, identity, and ambition. Now, with its financial stability restored, a clear model, and a strong institutional structure, the Club is ready to face the future with confidence and compete at the highest level without compromising on its true identity.