The future of San Siro Stadium is once again in the spotlight as AC Milan and Inter Milan contemplate a potential joint project. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that a crucial meeting is scheduled for Friday at Milan City Hall to discuss the fate of the iconic Meazza stadium. However, AC Milan continues to advance its plans for a new stadium in San Donato, keeping multiple options open.
Possible Scenarios
Shared Stadium at San Siro
The two Milan clubs have been working for years on building a new facility next to the current one. However, this option seems less viable now as the Meazza cannot be demolished. Renovating the existing structure to meet modern standards, following WeBuild’s renovation plan, remains a possibility. This would require the city to grant long-term surface rights (90-100 years) and allow for area development.
Individual Projects
If negotiations with the city fail, each club might pursue its own stadium project. AC Milan has made significant progress with its San Donato plan, while Inter has shown interest in the Rozzano area.
New Joint Venture
An alternative scenario could see the rivals collaborating on a new stadium in San Donato, Rozzano, or another location.
AC Milan’s San Donato Project
AC Milan’s plans for a new stadium in San Donato are well underway. The 300,000 square meter area designated for the stadium and civil works will be fenced and secured next week. The club expects the bureaucratic process to conclude by the end of 2025.
Project Details
Investment and Facilities
The total investment for the project is estimated at nearly 1.3 billion euros. The 70,000-seat stadium itself will cost between 800-900 million euros. Additional facilities include apartments, a 200-room hotel, parking spaces, and an entertainment complex featuring a 4,000-seat concert hall.
Timeline and Design
If construction begins in 2026, the goal is to complete the stadium by August 2029, allowing for its use from the 2029-30 season. Manica Architecture has been tasked with the design, focusing on innovation and sustainability.
As Milan and Inter continue to explore their options, the future of San Siro and the potential for new stadiums remains a hot topic in Italian football. The upcoming meeting at Milan City Hall will likely provide more clarity on the direction these historic clubs will take.
