New stadium in Milan, Marotta: ‘We want to build it at San Siro but we’re open to other options’

Milan, Sept. 22 (LaPresse) – Inter president Beppe Marotta reiterated the need to build a new stadium near San Siro, emphasizing that these are “private investments, stemming from the investments of the two clubs,” Milan and Inter, without using any public funds. This project, he explained, would bring “great benefits to the city in terms of facilities, employment, and tourism” and improve the competitiveness of the two clubs at the European level. Currently, Milan and Inter each earn about 80 million euros, while some European clubs reach 300 million, creating a “gap that has negative effects in terms of competitiveness.” Marotta highlighted that in Europe, 153 new stadiums have been built in the last ten years, while only three have been renovated in Italy, accounting for just 1%. For this reason, “we have a strong need for a new stadium” in Milan, the city to which the two clubs are tied. However, “if there are difficulties of this kind, it is evident that we will look elsewhere and identify sites outside the Municipality of Milan.” The president criticized the current political debate, stating that “the main actors are politicians from thirty years ago, very conservative, who do not know innovation.” Milan risks becoming marginal in European football, unable to host a Champions League final or to bid for Euro 2032. While acknowledging that “San Siro must be respected” for its history, Marotta stressed that “it is a dilapidated, old structure that requires continuous maintenance.” He cited Wembley as an example, which was “demolished and rebuilt.” The project foresees a capacity of 71,500 seats, “which reflects the European average.” Marotta added, “There is great respect for the fans, who represent the middle and lower classes; attendance must always be guaranteed through affordable prices.” Modern services such as sky boxes and commercial areas will also be implemented to increase revenues.