‘World's greatest stadium' which was left abandoned for 16 years finally gets opening date as club secure £275m funding
A STADIUM dubbed the 'world's greatest' has finally got an opening date after being left abandoned for 16 years.
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Valencia have secured £275million of funding to build the Nou Mestalla
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The incredible stadium has even been given a completion date
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It was meant to open in time for the 2009/10 LaLiga season as the club, then a national powerhouse, looked to take advantage of global stars including David Silva, Juan Mata and David Villa.
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The club also failed to find a buy for their old Mestalla stadium, which holds 50,000 seats and continues to serve as their home to this day.
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And even a £90m bank loan was denied to Valencia's owners at the time, thwarting their stadium plans altogether.
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But now, Valencia have announced they've secured funding worth £275m which will finally see construction completed.
The club are aiming to kick things off at the Nou Mestalla in 2027 and are confident it will greatly increase revenue streams, thereby returning Valencia to their rightful place in the LaLiga title race.
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And the Nou Mestalla could now be included as one of the host stadiums when Spain, Portugal and Morocco hold the World Cup in 2030.
Work restarts on 'world's greatest football stadium' that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreed
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The Nou Mestalla had previously been abandoned for 16 years
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Building work stopped when Valencia racked up huge debts
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Valencia president Kiat Lim beamed: 'This marks a historic milestone for Valencia. Securing this landmark financing gives us the green light to deliver a Nou Mestalla — a world-class stadium that will power the Club's growth for generations.
'It is the clearest expression of our long-term commitment to Valencia, and a reflection of the trust and confidence the Club now commands in global financial markets.
'With this agreement, we are building more than a stadium — we are building the future of Valencia.'
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The Nou Mestalla had originally been billed to open in 2009
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It could now host a World Cup match in 2030
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