San Siro's Comeback Act: Inter and Milan Plot a Bold Shared Stadium
1 octobre 2025
Near San Siro, a bold shared stadium plan takes shape
Why will two Milan giants tear down one of Europe s most iconic stadiums? The city hall lights burned late as a historic vote moved the football world.
In the early hours, the Milan city council approved selling San Siro to AC Milan and Inter, a move that paves the way for a new jointly owned stadium to rise beside the current arena.
The result was narrow: 24 votes in favor, 20 against, with abstentions and surprising last minute shifts as dawn painted the city in pale light.
San Siro s walls have long whispered legend — ten European Cup wins, the era of the catino, the sacred nights of Maldini, and memorable embraces under torches. Yet the future calls for a different gaze.
A new home next to the old one, built for Euro 2032
By Euro 2032 Italy and Turkey will host the tournament, and a brand new 71,500 seat stadium will stand to the west, replacing the old one as the primary stage for Milan and Inter.
The existing venue will be preserved in some form as part of a broader plan, with the two clubs continuing to play at San Siro during the construction and a portion of the historic stands kept in the mix as the project unfolds.
The sale price is set at 197 million euros, while the entire redevelopment is valued at roughly 1.2 billion euros. Design work is to begin soon, with construction slated for 2027 and a completion that would see the new ground ready for Euro 2032.
The European football body has been vocal on infrastructure; UEFA s leadership has often argued that historic venues must modernize. Milan and Inter, and their owners, say the plan will bring higher revenues, better facilities, and a chance to reassert themselves in European competition.
As Milan and Inter push forward, the city must accommodate both a sense of heritage and a drive for progress. The new venue promises two grandstands with optimal sightlines and accessible pricing, aiming to keep the clubs competitive with Europe’s best once more.
Ultimately, the project is framed as a historic and decisive move for the clubs and the city, with a future that honors the past but leans into a more modern football economy.
Punchline 1: If the new stadium is as loud as the plans, the builders will need earplugs for the press room.
Punchline 2: If Milan can share a stadium, maybe they can share a calendar too—just not the transfer window.
