Bellido says El Arcángel’s closure is on track and first slats will show soon

Córdoba mayor José María Bellido has urged calm over the progress of the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel closure works and the plan to change the stadium’s outer look.

Speaking this Wednesday, Bellido said the work on the stands’ Preferencia and Fondo Sur facades is going “well”. He explained that, at this stage, the contractor is carrying out the part of the contract that requires manufacturing the slats. “It’s a very specific contract,” he added, because the closure depends on producing the particular material before installation can begin.

Manufacturing phase underway

On timing, Bellido said the goal is for by the end of this month the first slats should start being installed, so the public can already see the progress being made. He also stressed that there is no sign of delays and that the schedule is being followed.

What to expect vs Tenerife

With the fixtures in mind, Bellido indicated that for the match against Tenerife, scheduled for early October, the first slats should already be visible in the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel area that can be seen from the A-92. “Right now we’re on pace… there’s no concern about it being delayed,” he said.

Sport also notes that the City Council’s wider deadline remains tied to the first quarter of the 2026-27 league season, with the closure intended to be completed by the end of 2026.