The Milan City Council has voted ‘yes’ to the proposal that involves selling San Siro and the surrounding land to Milan and Inter, allowing them to move forward with their project to demolish most...
The Milan City Council has voted ‘yes’ to the proposal that involves selling San Siro and the surrounding land to Milan and Inter, allowing them to move forward with their project to demolish most of the existing stadium and construct a new, modern arena.
The Milan City Council approved the sale of the San Siro area to Milan and Inter on Monday night, with 24 votes in favour and 20 against.
The vote today featured heated interventions. Several councillors from the Democratic Party agreed to vote in favour of the proposal, whilst others criticised club presidents Beppe Marotta and Paolo Scaroni.
One councillor branded the presidents as “ancient” after their criticism of politics, via MilanNews.it.
Abstentions help get San Siro vote over the line
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Outside view of the stadium prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Forza Italia announced that they would abstain, admitting the proposal is flawed but that the €1.2 billion project will boost jobs, infrastructure and regeneration in the city.
With abstentions reducing the threshold required for a majority vote, these proved vital in getting the proposal over the line.
The move allows Inter and Milan to move forward with plans for a new, privately owned stadium on the historic site, ending decades of uncertainty over San Siro’s future.
At today’s vote, amendments to the proposal were discussed, including one for accessibility criteria to be compliant in the new project and initiatives to help boost sustainability.
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