In an unexpected move for Real Madrid fans, the club is planning on changing their iconic stadium name.
The upcoming news might not excite Real Madrid fans. Rumors have been circulating that the club is planning on changing its iconic stadium name. Now, according to a report from MARCA, Real Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu will witness the removal of “Santiago.” The stadium will be called The Bernabéu.
Real Madrid are changing their stadium’s name from Santiago Bernabéu to Bernabéu due to commercial and marketing purposes. This change could be a foreshadowing of what will happen in the future. Some have guessed that the club might later sign sponsorship deals where a brand name is added to Bernabéu. This is similar to FC Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou.
It has been reported that Real Madrid have been slowly introducing the new change in recent months. Even the club’s official website says “Bernabéu Stadium.” According to the same report, some of the products that are sold at the Tour del Bernabéu include Bernabéu and not Santiago Bernabéu. Now, there is still doubt about whether the club will announce the change soon or not. Fans will have to wait and see.
The fans didn’t look too excited about the possible name change. Some have shared their opinions on social media about how the Santiago Bernabéu is part of the club’s history. Whether or not the club will listen to their fans’ voices is still unknown.
The club’s fans have the right to feel upset by the news. Real have been using this iconic name since January 4, 1955. It can be shocking to simply imagine changing what fans have become used to throughout all these years.
The stadium is dear to Real Madrid fans. It has witnessed many legends stepping on its pitch. One of these legends is the club’s former player Santiago Bernabeu whom the stadium is named after. The truth is: with or without a name change, the stadium will still be iconic and part of the club’s legacy.
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