Its people are preparing a total “facelift”. Chelsea for “Stamford Bridge”. Approval to rebuild the stadium was given, with the Blues buying all the buildings around it, following an agreement with charity Stoll. Most of the houses in the wider area belonged to veterans of the army, but passing into the “hands” of the association, they will play a very important role in the reconstruction of its historical headquarters.
The deal to expand the stadium is worth a total of £2 billion. The main difference will be the increasing the capacity of “Stamford Bridge” to 60,000 seatsmeans addition of nearly 20,000 seats, since the stadium holds 40,341 spectators, at the present time. In addition, there will be a consultation with residents, as the entire area of ​​Sir Oswald Stoll’s mansions, behind the stadium, will be taken over by the Blues. 50 current properties will remain in place, while new facilities will also be built. More announcements will be made in the fall, when the situation will be clearer.
The construction of a new stadium, at “Earl’s Court” was an alternative solution, which was dismissed in April. Of course, with the start of the reconstruction works, the Chelsea to leave its headquarters, until its renovation is completed. Possible temporary seats are the “Wembley”the rugby field “Twickenham”but also its headquarters Fulhamthe “Craven Cottage”.
Editor: Thodoris Dimopoulos
Source: Sport Fm
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