The UB denies negotiations with the FC Barcelona regarding Esports UB area

University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
(15/03/2012)

Barcelona, 16th March 2012. The University of Barcelona strongly denies the information that has appeared in several means of communication and which suggests a possible negotiation between the UB and the FC Barcelona regarding the area of Esports UB.

University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
15/03/2012

Barcelona, 16th March 2012. The University of Barcelona strongly denies the information that has appeared in several means of communication and which suggests a possible negotiation between the UB and the FC Barcelona regarding the area of Esports UB.

In this regard, the UB claims that they have not officially received any offer by the FC Barcelona to build the new stadium in the university grounds. The University considers Esports UB to be a key and fundamental element of this institution, which constitutes a differential element compared to the other Catalan and Spanish universities, as this area has more than 100.000 square meters allotted to sporting facilities at the entrance of Barcelona.

On the other hand, the University of Barcelona stresses that they do not do any estate businesses and that they are not willing to sell any assets from their property. Therefore, Esports UB, whose continuity is fully assured, will go on developing the established strategic plan, which, among other things, includes the building of a university hall of residence in the premises.