AC Milan has taken a significant stride towards departing from the iconic San Siro, as confirmed by AFP.
The renowned northern Italian club currently shares the San Siro Stadium with city rivals Inter Milan. However, AC Milan has now secured a 256,000 square metre piece of land in the San Donato municipality, situated southeast of the city, approximately 15 kilometres from the San Siro.
Reports indicate that discussions between the San Donato municipality and local residents are set to enter a crucial phase next week, potentially paving the way for the issuance of a building permit.
Last September, AC Milan revealed its intention to construct a 70,000-seater stadium in San Donato, although the inauguration date remains unspecified.
The San Siro, officially named the Giuseppe-Meazza Stadium, stands as an iconic structure with a seating capacity of 80,000, constructed in 1926. Despite undergoing modernization for the 1990 World Cup, the stadium no longer adequately caters to the clubs’ requirements.
Initially, both AC Milan and Inter Milan proposed demolishing the San Siro and erecting a new shared stadium adjacent to it, featuring additional space for sports, entertainment, and retail. However, this collaborative venture was abandoned due to the San Siro’s classification as a site of “cultural interest” by officials.
In 2026, the San Siro is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics.
