San Siro sale: Inter and Milan plan new stadium, Meazza to go | OneFootball

We're there now. The city council has once again given the green light: San Siro will belong to Inter and Milan. And then what will happen? After the resolution for the transfer of the facility, there will be 40 days to define the change of ownership in detail.

Sale of San Siro: Inter and Milan towards the new stadium. Here are the times, projects and demolition of the Meazza

A crucial step that must take place no later than November 10, the date on which the cultural interest restriction on the second ring of the Meazza would come into effect: if the stadium is still publicly owned, it cannot be demolished. This is why there is a rush to first get the go-ahead from the city council and then move on to the financial details of the operation: from bank guarantees to the deed.

The City Council of Milan has approved the sale of the Giuseppe Meazza stadium and the surrounding areas to the two clubs. A historic step that paves the way for the construction of the new facility. But what will happen to San Siro? And what are the expected timelines?

The sale of San Siro: the turning point by November 10

The transfer of ownership must be finalized by November 10, 2025. That date represents a real deadline: if the operation is not completed in time, the restriction imposed by the Superintendency on the second ring will come into effect, making the demolition of the Meazza effectively impossible.

Within the next 40 days, Inter and Milan will have to get the green light from the banks and complete the notarial procedures. Only then will the two clubs be able to start the next phase: the final choice of the project for the new stadium.

The project for the new Milan stadium

Two architecture firms are involved: Manica and Foster + Partners, world-class signatures called to redesign the future of Milanese football. The facility, which will have an estimated capacity of 71,500 seats, will be designed to meet the most modern international standards: environmental sustainability, comfort for fans and athletes, logistical functionality.

The project will have to pass the service conference, a complex process that will involve the Municipality, Lombardy Region, ARPA and other bodies. In the meantime, appeals are already expected from those who oppose the demolition of the Meazza.

When will the work start?

According to plans, the construction site will open in the first half of 2027, in the parking area adjacent to San Siro. For several years, fans will witness a unique coexistence: two stadiums side by side, one operational and the other under construction.

The new structure should be completed by 2031, with a work duration estimated at four years. By that date, Milan could have its new stadium ready to become an international icon.

The demolition of the Meazza

And what will happen to the historic San Siro? Demolition is planned immediately after the inauguration of the new facility, between 2031 and the beginning of 2032.

The process will be gradual: first elements such as glass and parapets will be removed, then special machinery will be used to demolish the three rings, starting from the top. Part of the facility, particularly the southeast corner with part of the South Curve and the orange stand, could be preserved as a historical memory.

Euro 2032: what role for Milan?

A still uncertain point concerns Euro 2032, which Italy will host together with Turkey. At the moment, the Juventus Stadium is the only facility fully compliant with UEFA standards. San Siro is no longer adequate and the new stadium would only be ready after the tournament. The decision on the venues will therefore be a delicate issue, with UEFA's eyes also on Milan's future.

The words of the clubs: "Decisive step for the future"

In a joint note, Inter and Milan expressed satisfaction with the decision of the City Council:

"A historic and decisive step for the future of the clubs and the city. We look with confidence and responsibility at the next steps of the process that will lead us to create a new stadium capable of meeting the highest international standards: a facility destined to become an architectural icon for Milan and a symbol of global football passion".

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