Barcelona are changing their crest in order to adapt to modern times.
Since the design was last updated in 2002, the context, society and technology have changed enormously, and the symbols identified with the club need to evolve too.
The most striking changes are an increase in the balance and impact of the team colours, the greater presence of a central and iconic element of the Baraa style of play, the homogenisation of the forms and colours, and the disappearance of the FCB acronym.
The new version of the crest also responds to one of the main goals of the Barcelona Strategic Plan, which is to promote its brand on an international level.
A change of crest is classed as an amendment of the club statutes, so although the new design has already been approved by the Board of Directors, it will also need to be submitted for the approval of club membership, which will be done at the Delegate Assembly on October 20.
If ratified by the delegates, the new crest will effectively be introduced for the 2019/20 season.
Watch how the crest has evolved over the years in the video below.
