The iconic San Siro, home to AC and Inter Milan, is set to be demolished and replaced with a new stadium, potentially bringing in a huge financial windfall for the Italian football giants.
The end of an era for the iconic San Siro
The San Siro has been the home of AC and Inter Milan since 1947, but the ground's condition has worsened over time, and the cost of renovating it would be astronomical. Instead, the two clubs have decided to start from scratch and build a new stadium, which is expected to bring in an additional £157 million per season for each club.
The new stadium is set to be constructed by 2030 and will have a slightly smaller capacity than the San Siro, with room for 71,500 fans. The decision to replace the San Siro is partly due to UEFA overlooking it as a venue for Euro 2032. AC Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni discussed the issues with the San Siro earlier this year, stating that "it simply doesn't have all the facilities that are needed for modern football."
The future of football in Milan
The demolition of the San Siro marks the end of an era for football in Milan, but it also represents a new beginning for AC and Inter Milan. The two clubs have united to ensure they could claim their home from the Milanese council and are now working together to build a new stadium that will provide a significant financial boost.
While some fans may be saddened by the loss of the iconic San Siro, the new stadium is expected to attract even more visiting fans from around the world. Ukrainian international Andriy Shevchenko, who spent seven seasons at AC Milan and won the Champions League and Ballon d'Or during his time there, believes that the new stadium will be a positive step for the future of Milan and Italian football.
