Inter Milan President Claims New San Siro Is Needed To ‘Have A Facility That Meets International Standards’ | OneFootball

Giuseppe Marotta has outlined the vision behind Inter Milan and AC Milan’s joint decision to purchase the San Siro area and build a new stadium, insisting the project is driven by the necessity of having a world-class facility that reflects the ambitions of both clubs.

Speaking via video link at the Motore Italia, via FCInterNews, the Inter president framed the new stadium as far more than a football project.

“The new structure stems from the need of the two clubs to have a facility that first and foremost meets international standards. And, indeed, represents the home of both clubs,” he said.

“It means creating employment and wellbeing, generating commercial activity.”

Marotta Thanks Winter Olympics As Inter CEO Stresses Need For New San Siro

Marotta also placed the development within the broader context of Italy’s growing profile as a sporting nation.

Indeed, paying tribute to the role of the recent Winter Olympics in raising the city’s global standing.

“Sport is an asset of our nation on a par with tourism. We must thank the machine that was the Olympics.”

The success of Milano-Cortina has strengthened the case for major infrastructure investment.

And, indeed, the new stadium is intended to cement Milan’s position as one of Europe’s premier sporting destinations.