AC Milan and Inter Milan have welcomed a Milan city council decision to approve the sale of the iconic San Siro stadium, a move that paves the way for its potential demolition. The approval followed a marathon overnight session of debates that lasted nearly 12 hours.
The decision allows for the sale of the 99-year-old stadium and its surrounding land to both clubs for a proposed €197 million (£172m), though the sale requires final confirmation from the city government. In a joint statement, the clubs described the vote as “a historic and decisive step for the future of the clubs and the city.”
The San Siro, AC Milan’s home since 1926, is shared with city rivals Inter. The venue has not been significantly modernized since the 1990 World Cup, and previous attempts to renovate the ground have been unsuccessful.
In its place, the clubs intend to build a new 71,500-capacity stadium as part of a wider urban regeneration project. Architectural firms were recently appointed for the design, with the clubs reportedly aiming for completion in time for Euro 2032, which Italy will co-host with Turkey.
“The clubs look ahead with confidence and responsibility to the next steps of the process that will lead to the creation of a new stadium meeting the highest international standards,” the statement continued. “[It will be] a world-class facility destined to become a new architectural icon for Milan and a symbol of the passion of football fans around the world.”
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