Inter Milan and AC Milan’s efforts to construct a new stadium at the San Siro location received a boost on Tuesday following the Milan mayor’s statement about selling the historic venue to the Serie A teams before summer arrives.
Giuseppe Sala expressed his hope to receive a formal feasibility study that includes a purchase proposal from the clubs, which he intends to submit to Milan’s city council for consideration.
As significant players in European football, Inter and Milan have long sought to replace the existing San Siro with a modern facility. In October, they revived a shared project set aside in 2023 after navigating the bureaucratic and political landscape for over three years.
The new feasibility study for the initiative, initially estimated to cost 1.3 billion euros, will involve only a partial demolition of the city-owned San Siro, with plans for the area to provide green spaces and various sports and entertainment facilities.
An insider from AC Milan noted that the study had not yet been submitted to city officials as of Tuesday evening.
Before any demolition, a new stadium—previously planned with a capacity of 60,000 but reportedly increased to over 70,000—would be constructed to the immediate west of the existing site, on what is currently parking and a local park.
The key distinction is that Inter and Milan would buy the land instead of renting it, with construction slated to begin no sooner than next year’s Winter Olympics, during which the current San Siro will host the opening ceremony.
Fans have raised their concerns that a new stadium may lead to higher ticket prices due to the introduction of upscale hospitality areas that would replace seats for regular supporters, who typically exceed 70,000 during home games for both teams.
