Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta wants the new San Siro stadium to put the club back on equal footing with Europe’s elite.Speaking to Radio Anch’io Sport via FCInter1908, Marotta urged the city...
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta wants the new San Siro stadium to put the club back on equal footing with Europe’s elite.
Speaking to Radio Anch’io Sport via FCInter1908, Marotta urged the city to let the Milan clubs purchase the venue and the surrounding areas.
AC Milan and Inter have been trying to find an agreement with the city for over a year now.
Despite taking a united front and presenting a solid plan, they’re still waiting for a response.
Indeed, talks between the clubs and local authorities have taken longer than expecting, leaving the deal in limbo.
Furthermore, the ongoing stalemate has left both teams frustrated.
Meanwhile, San Siro is at risk of being omitted from the privilege of hosting EURO 2032.
The stadium is out of date. It doesn’t meet UEFA’s modern standards.
Therefore, the Serie A giants are keen to build a new venue that would fit the bill.
However, negotiations with the city have been slow.
Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Delivers Huge San Siro Update
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: General view outside the stadium prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza San Siro on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“Speaking as Inter president, a Milanese citizen, and a man of sport,” Beppe Marotta started. “Milan is one of the most attractive cities in Europe.
“Milan and Inter are two of the city’s top institutions.
“However, the city risks becoming marginal in football. It can’t host a Champions League final and won’t be among the Euro 2032 stadiums.
“That’s all because a political debate formed with people from thirty years ago, who are very conservative.
“San Siro clearly deserves respect as an icon, representing the history of both clubs, but we need to look ahead.
“The facility is outdated and requires constant maintenance. Just as the demolition of Wembley, the same needs to happen here.
“We want a stadium nearby, entirely funded by private investment, which would bring huge benefits to the city in terms of facilities, tourism, attractions, and employment.
“The advantages are extreme, even for the clubs, because I won’t hide it.
“We’re not competitive in Europe; at most, we make around €80 million, while some clubs earn €300 million.”
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BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 16: Giuseppe Marotta, President of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
In addition to underlining the club’s plans for the new San Siro, Marotta pointed to an ominous trend.
“We have a strong need for a new stadium that meets certain standards of modernity and hospitality – values that are common across Europe.
“Over the past ten years, 153 new stadiums have been built in Europe: 28 in Turkey, 23 in Poland, 23 in Russia, 12 in England, and only 3 in Italy have been renovated.
“Imagine this huge gap.
“Despite this, we want to build the stadium in Milan, but if difficulties arise, we would look elsewhere.
“We want to do it together, Milan and Inter, as per our agreements.
“The fact that this is a private investment is remarkable. If the two Milan clubs hadn’t been acquired by American funds, imagine what would have happened.
“The capacity? It would meet the European average, with great respect for middle and lower-class fans, whose attendance must always be guaranteed.
“However, aspects of a modern stadium, like skyboxes and commercial areas, need to be enhanced.
“The club must be able to secure additional revenue; that’s the goal. Increasing revenue ensures sustainability and guarantees the club’s continuity.”
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