The first demolitions ended 23 years of political troubles and four failed projects.

A new era begins. The start of the demolition of the Cubo, the old Urban Planning Office and the South Target marks this Monday the transition from the old Romareda to the new, from the dilapidated football stadium to the stadium fit for the 21st century that Zaragoza will become, except for the big surprise, Venue for the 2030 FIFA World CupWhen the city remains, it will end 23 years of political troubles and four failed projects, more than two decades of member inconvenience and missed opportunities. outside the international music circle.

More than 180 workers were at work this Sunday in dismantling the stage, portable toilets and grilles at the Banbury gig, the final touches to an epic stadium that will never be the same again. They’ll finish next Wednesday, though Gol Sur will not take any action until the end of the month or early August.

In less than a year and with the participation of 350 workers it was built in 1957 current Romareda

. It cost 15,079,016 pesetas compared to what it was then (96,000 euros at the exchange rate). This has nothing to do with the pharaonic work that is being offered now. The maximum complexity of the new stadiums, which some consider the cathedrals of the 21st century, can be seen in the price and duration of the work. The cost of the new stadium will be around 150 million euros, and the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.

Political, legal and economic entanglements prevented the four previous projects from flourishing. They were a wide variety of proposals. From the transfer of the stadium to Valdespartera (2001) designed by Ricardo Bofill to its transfer to Orla Este (2011) designed by Joaquín Sicily. The project of the architects Cano and Lasso, who in 2003 proposed leaving the field where it is and adding two large towers with equipment, was paralyzed at the last moment by the courts. The story of Carlos Lamela in 2005 was also unsuccessful.

With a stadium built 67 years ago and the potential to host the World Cup, lThe political debate has calmed down. Because old Romareda can’t do anything anymore. This Sunday, with the stands empty and the stage workers clearing the grass, it looked like a soulless stadium. The paint was peeling, the seats were old; the markers, the museum meat; the advertising was “painted” on canvas, there were no screens, and it’s better not to even talk about VAR.

A look at the Southern targetThere were holes in the stands due to looting, again committed by nostalgics. Since the seats were better secured before the final performance, some people had to give up the attempt because they were unable to rip them out of the concrete due to lack of strength or skill.

The start of the works, which was attended this Monday by the mayor of Zaragoza, Natalia Chueca; the President of the DGA, Jorge Azcón, and the general director of the club, Fernando López, will give a speech this Monday. OHLA-Deltapunt 3000 UTE, which The demolition was awarded $3.1 million.will begin with operational and logistical work. He will demolish the Cube, the old City Planning Office and the South Target; He will excavate the basement of this stand, lay the foundation and build retaining walls.

It is important that the stadium works there will be a launch of the operation plan. And there is a lot of work to be done. The tertiary use, for which 20,000 square meters will be allocated, has not yet been determined. It could house everything from a hotel to shops and restaurants. The design for the implementation is not even known. It has only become known that the field will have 43,110 seats and a capacity for concerts of 50,266 people.

Stadiums in the 21st century are used for more than just football. In addition to revenue from ticket sales, stadium advertising and television rights, you can add personal sponsorship (naming rights), which can amount to 1.1 million per year, and stands. When celebrating events withIn 24 years you will earn about 96,000 euros.; with concerts (two large and 8 medium ones are planned) 200,500 euros. Of the current thirty VIP tickets, there will be 2,000 seats.. Just selling from 1200 to 2600 euros, you can earn 3.1 million dollars. There are three years of work left, and there is time to look for formulas that provide greater economic and social profitability.