Inter Milan and AC Milan’s pursuit of a new stadium on the historic San Siro site received a major boost on Tuesday, with the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, expressing optimism about selling the iconic ground to the two Serie A giants before summer.
Speaking to RTL 102.5 radio station, Sala revealed that he expected to receive a formal feasibility study, including a purchase offer from both clubs, which would then be submitted to the Milan city council for approval.
“The aim is to sell the stadium and the area surrounding it by the start of the summer holidays,” Sala said.
The two clubs have long sought to replace the aging San Siro with a state-of-the-art stadium. Their initial joint project, first priced at €1.3 billion, was shelved in 2023 after years of bureaucratic delays. However, in October 2024, both clubs reignited their plans with a new proposal.
The updated feasibility study suggests only a partial demolition of the current San Siro, with the remaining structure transformed into green spaces, sports facilities, and entertainment venues.
A new 70,000-capacity stadium — larger than the previously planned 60,000 — would be built in the nearby parking area, with both clubs purchasing the land outright instead of renting it from the city.
Construction is set to begin after the 2026 Winter Olympics, for which the San Siro will host the opening ceremony.
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“It will take a few years, and when the new stadium is ready, the clubs will renovate the old stadium, which in my opinion will stay in place as it is now until 2030,” Sala added.
However, the project has sparked political tension among Milan city councillors, who accuse Sala of bypassing local democratic processes in a bid to prevent both clubs from leaving the city.
AC Milan has already purchased land in San Donato Milanese for €40 million, while Inter Milan has explored sites in Rozzano and Assago for potential relocation.
If the clubs were to move out, the city would lose €7 million in annual rent and be left with a massive, unused stadium on its outskirts — a scenario that could damage Sala’s administration.
Meanwhile, fans have raised concerns that a new stadium could lead to higher ticket prices, pricing out regular supporters in favor of premium hospitality areas.
Despite the controversy, the sale of the San Siro could mark a historic step toward a modern home for two of Italy’s biggest football clubs.