In the latest San Siro update, Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has expressed his concerns about the ongoing redevelopment of the stadium. During a recent appearance on Radio Anch'io Sport on Rai Radio 1, Marotta discussed the current state and future of the iconic stadium.
He drew a comparison to Wembley Stadium, which was demolished and rebuilt, suggesting that a similar approach should be taken in Milan.
“San Siro deserves respect; it has hosted countless memorable moments and represents the rich history of both clubs. However, we must look to the future. The stadium is an outdated structure that requires constant maintenance. Just as Wembley was torn down and rebuilt, we too have a pressing need for a similar transformation here,” Marotta stated.
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Marotta's stark warning in San Siro update
The San Siro demolition saga has dragged on for several months now. As of July 2025, the stadium was deemed unfit to host Euro 2032 due to its inadequate structure.
According to Marotta, political debate and resistance, deeply rooted in older and more conservative views, have hindered renovation efforts at San Siro. He warns that while the stadium holds historical importance, it is now an ageing facility whose ongoing maintenance would be costly.
He says, “We have a strong need for a new stadium. We want to build it in Milan, because the two clubs are from Milan. However, if there are any difficulties, it's clear that we will look elsewhere and identify sites outside the municipality of Milan. We want to do it together, Milan and Inter; it's a private investment by both clubs. No public money will be spent, not a single euro.“
He adds, “Milan is one of the most attractive cities in Europe, AC Milan and Inter represent two of its excellences. Nevertheless, the city is running the risk of becoming marginalised in the football scene“.
With a capacity of 75,000, Marotta opines that the stadium reflects the European average, emphasising the need to balance affordability for fans with modern amenities.
Inter President Beppe Marotta warns the on-going battle over the sale of San Siro is ‘embarrassing’ and failure to sell the land would see them and Milan ‘leave the city.’#Inter #Sassuolo #ACMilan #InterSassuolo #SerieA #Calcio #SerieAEnilive #SanSiro pic.twitter.com/NKJ4m061kx
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Legal barriers persist amidst redevelopment agreement
Inter and AC Milan recently signed a joint agreement to purchase San Siro and the surrounding land. With a valuation of around €170 million, the municipal government has reportedly approved the sale, marking a crucial first step toward San Siro’s redevelopment. What remains now is the final formal approval by the City Council.
However, legal and bureaucratic obstacles, along with heritage protection concerns, are still thorny issues to be resolved. Italian heritage law states that structures older than 70 years may be subject to legal protection against demolition. With the second tier of San Siro approaching that milestone, Inter and AC Milan must purchase the stadium before November 2025 if they wish to completely demolish it for a rebuild.
FGG Says
The San Siro debate has become a test of whether Milan can balance its glorious past with the demands of modern football. Giuseppe Marotta is right to argue that sentiment alone cannot preserve a stadium that is rapidly becoming a financial and structural burden. Wembley showed the world that even the most iconic grounds can be reborn into something fit for the future, and San Siro deserves no less. Political resistance and heritage concerns are understandable, but clinging to the past risks leaving Milan behind on the European stage. If the city truly values its footballing legacy, it must embrace redevelopment before history turns into stagnation.