The San Siro is one of the most iconic venues in world football, so it will be an emotional sight to see the historic stadium demolished in preparation for a new ground.
It was recently confirmed that rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan had completed the purchase of the stadium, with a view to replacing it with a modern 71,500-seat venue.
There is currently no completion date for the new San Siro, although there seems to be a willingness to have it ready by the time Italy host Euro 2032 with Turkey.
In regard to the current stadium, fans of the two Milan clubs and football supporters in general should still get the chance to enjoy the San Siro for a number of years before it is eventually demolished.
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While it may be sad to see the current stadium go, Inter Chief Revenue Officer Giorgio Ricci insists a new, modern ground will only benefit the club and the city.
“The challenge is to create better and larger spaces for guests and businesses,” Ricci said as relayed by Sempre Inter.
“That’s why we need not just a new stadium, but a better stadium. Having a venue that can offer a greater range of services, not only for leisure but also for companies and professionals, will be fundamental for our growth.”
Serie A lacks the financial rewards of the Premier League, so a new stadium could be crucial to Inter improving their economic situation and closing the gap to their competitors around Europe.
“Inter is a historic club with enormous emotional involvement and an incredible story. The challenge is achieving sustainability,” Ricci added.
“The football world is becoming increasingly concentrated around a small number of clubs.
“We want to stay and stabilise among them, whether through sporting results, commercial success, or visibility.”
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San Siro is special to both Inter and AC Milan, so it will be a sad sight when it is eventually torn down.
However, there has been a lack of investment in stadia in Italy, and the San Siro is one of many venues in the country that has become dated.
It would be too optimistic to suggest that the new San Siro will enable Inter and AC Milan to close the gap to teams in the financially lucrative Premier League, but it should allow the two clubs to increase their revenue and bring them up to modern-day standards.