AC Milan could soon be set to build new stadium in La Maura, ending San Siro debate.
The Rossoneri higher management want to build a new stadium in La Maura, a more remote area near the Hippodrome district, with a decision to be made by the end of March. The move will allow the team to invest between €600 and €700 million by 2028, avoiding a potentially complicated process and putting them in a secure position. The new stadium is expected to have a capacity of around 70,000 seats.
Previous designs for the new stadium have been scrapped, while discussions about San Siro are now considered pointless. The decision to build in La Maura will also resolve concerns around a possible constraint on architectural assets from the supervisory body, which could have taken effect from 2025.
The next step is for Milan's technical team to meet with city officials in mid-March to request permission to start the new project on the 750,000 square metre site. The land was originally intended for real estate development by 'Snaitech' but is now expected to be sold to AC Milan by entrepreneur Federico Consolandi.
An agreement between Regione Lombardia, the City of Milan, and the interested parties will need to be passed by the city council as an implementing urban plan, but since the land is already designated for sporting purposes, it is unlikely to face significant delays. The acquisition process is ongoing and is being facilitated by the fact that it is a private agreement.
While there is still no alternative plan for Inter, Milan's city rivals, the possibility of remaining at San Siro is still on the table. The hope is that the City of Milan will revise the annual rent of approximately €10 million, which is currently shared between the two clubs. This solution would satisfy both parties, with Milan building their new stadium and San Siro being preserved, at least for now, writes Il Sole 24 Ore.
