Inter Milan and AC Milan’s ambitions for a new stadium at the San Siro site received a boost on Tuesday, as Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, expressed hopes of selling the historic venue to the clubs before the summer.
Speaking to RTL 102.5, Sala said he expected to receive a formal feasibility study, including a purchase offer from both clubs, which he would then present to the city council for approval.
Inter and AC Milan have long sought to replace the aging San Siro with a modern facility. In October, they revived a joint stadium project that had been abandoned in 2023 after years of bureaucratic hurdles.
The new plan, initially valued at €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion), proposes a partial demolition of San Siro while transforming parts of the site into green spaces, sports facilities, and entertainment venues.
A new stadium—originally planned for 60,000 seats but now expected to hold over 70,000—would be constructed west of the current ground, on land that the clubs would buy rather than rent.
Construction would not begin until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, as San Siro is set to host the opening ceremony.
Sala and the clubs are eager to finalise the sale this year, as a building protection order set to take effect in 2025 would prevent the demolition of San Siro’s second tier if the site remains publicly owned.
However, the proposed sale has sparked political backlash, with city councillors accusing Sala of sidelining local democracy to push the deal through.
Critics warned that allowing Inter and AC Milan to leave the city would be a major political and financial blow, as Milan’s economy would lose an estimated €7 million in annual rent while being left with an unused stadium.
Both clubs have previously explored alternative locations, with AC Milan purchasing land in San Donato Milanese and Inter considering sites in Rozzano and Assago.
Despite this, city council sources believe the clubs’ US-based owners—investment firms Oaktree and RedBird—are unlikely to relocate, making the upcoming vote on the sale a critical moment in the stadium’s future.
Meanwhile, fans have voiced concerns that a new stadium could drive up ticket prices as luxury hospitality areas replace regular seating for supporters who already fill San Siro with over 70,000 spectators per match.
