Dylan Bettencourt
Barcelona’s financial woes have forced them to offer their supporters a chance to play on the Nou Camp field for a fee.
The Spanish giants have struggled financially for several years, it being the main reason why superstar Lionel Messi had to depart.
The Catalan club was unable to register new signings due to their high wage bill going above the league’s salary cap.
Reports from Spain suggest the club is on the brink of economic collapse.
Spanish journalist Sique Rodriguez claimed that Barcelona need to generate revenue of R8 billion by the end of June if they are to balance the books.
In light of their economic problems, Barcelona have announced that fans can purchase the chance to play on the Nou Camp field.
For a fee of R5,000 per person, supporters will be able to have a 60-minute runout on the famous pitch. The deal runs from 6 to 11 June.
According to the club’s website, fans will be treated the same as professional footballers as they will enter down the tunnel and are guaranteed 40-minutes playing time.
The ticket allows the supporter to shower and change in the dressing rooms following their outing.
“Have you ever dreamed of playing at the Camp Nou?” reads the statement on the club’s website.
The announcement went viral on social media with rival fans mocking the financial situation of the club, with many social media users describing the move as “desperate”.
Despite the financial woes and mockery, the deal offers fans a unique opportunity to play on one of the most iconic pitches in the world.
For the price, it is believed that thousands of fans will take up the opportunity.
Image source: @FCBarcelona
