Legendary San Siro to be demolished: Inter and Milan to build a new stadium.

Plans for the Reconstruction of San Siro

According to The Sun: Inter Milan and AC Milan plan to demolish their legendary stadium San Siro and build a new one, similar to Wembley.

The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, which opened nearly a hundred years ago, accommodates about 75,817 spectators.

Falling Behind European Standards

Internazionale President Beppe Marotta noted that the historic stadium needs demolition, as the city of Milan risks becoming 'marginal in the football landscape.'

The 68-year-old Marotta believes that San Siro should follow Wembley’s example, given that the Italian stadium is outdated and constantly needs repair.

Wembley Stadium was closed in 2000, demolished three years later, and the new one opened in 2007.

Marotta warned that San Siro would never host the Champions League final and might be excluded from the viewing schedule before Euro 2032, which will take place in Italy and Turkey.

That’s why the Milan rivals have agreed to acquire the San Siro territory from the city of Milan to demolish 91 percent of the arena and build a new joint stadium nearby.

Marotta told Radio Anch’Io lo Sport: “Milan is one of the most attractive cities in Europe, and Milan and Inter represent two of its best manifestations. However, the city risks becoming marginal in the football environment. It can no longer host the Champions League final and will not be among the host cities for Euro 2032.”

“San Siro should be respected, it has become the stage for incredible emotions and represents the history of both clubs. But we must look forward. It is an outdated structure that constantly needs repairs.”

“We want to build a stadium near San Siro. We are talking about private investments financed by both clubs. This will bring great benefits to the city in terms of infrastructure, jobs, and tourism.”

“At this moment we are not competitive in Europe. Milan and Inter earned about 80 million euros (70 million pounds) [from the stadium], while some clubs in Europe earn 300 million euros (262 million pounds). This gap negatively affects competitiveness.”

“Over the past 10 years, 153 stadiums have been built, while only three have been modernized in Italy — just 1 percent. We urgently need a new stadium.”

“The capacity should meet the European average. The needs of fans representing both the middle and working classes must be taken into account, ensuring affordable ticket prices.”

“At the same time, it is important to improve modern features, such as Skyboxes and commercial premises.”

Discussing future plans, the Milan clubs are actively working to transform the city into a modern football hub capable of hosting major international events. This will contribute not only to their competitiveness but also to the overall economic development of Milan.

The reconstruction of San Siro could become a landmark step in Italy's football history, but it is also important to take into account the views of fans and locals who have a connection with this legendary arena.