Turin, Sept. 22 (LaPresse) – “We would like a stadium near San Siro. We’re talking about private investments made by the two clubs. It would bring great benefits to the city in terms of infrastructure, employment, and tourism. Today we are not competitive in Europe: at most, Milan and Inter each earn around 80 million euros, while some European clubs earn 300 million. This gap has a negative impact on competitiveness. In the last ten years, 153 new stadiums have been built in Europe, while in Italy only three have been renovated – just 1%. We have a strong need for a new stadium. We want to build it in Milan, because both clubs are based in Milan. But if there are difficulties, it’s clear we’ll look elsewhere, possibly outside the municipality of Milan. We want to do it together – Milan and Inter – it’s a joint agreement signed some time ago. This is a private investment by the two clubs. Not a single euro of public money will be spent,” said Inter president Beppe Marotta on ‘Radio Anch’io Sport’ on Rai Radio 1, discussing the stadium issue.
“Milan is one of the most attractive cities in Europe, and Milan and Inter are among its leading institutions. Yet, the city risks becoming irrelevant in European football,” he stressed. “It can no longer host a Champions League final and won’t be among the candidate cities for Euro 2032. All of this is due to a political debate involving outdated figures, politicians from thirty years ago, who are very conservative and unfamiliar with innovation. San Siro must be respected – it has been the stage of great emotions and part of the clubs’ history – but we need to look ahead: it’s an old, decaying structure that constantly requires maintenance. Wembley was demolished and rebuilt; we have the same urgent need here.”
As for the capacity, the project involves 71,500 seats. “That number matches the European average. There is great respect for the fans – many of whom come from middle and lower social classes – and their access must be guaranteed through affordable ticket prices,” he concluded. “Modern features like skyboxes and commercial areas also need to be expanded.”