Overview
- Architects Norman Foster and David Manica met Mayor Beppe Sala at Palazzo Marino and presented their concept to Inter and AC Milan delegations.
- Attendees included Inter president Beppe Marotta, Milan president Paolo Scaroni, Oaktree executive Katherine Ralph and RedBird representative David Castelblanco.
- Foster + Partners and Manica said they were honored to be commissioned by ownership groups Oaktree and RedBird to design the clubs’ new stadium.
- The formal purchase of San Siro and surrounding areas by the clubs has not been signed, with reporting pointing to a deed expected by the end of the month.
- Early reports describe a stadium of about 71,500 seats inspired by two inclined rings, while Foster told a Triennale audience the design process is just starting and the project will respect San Siro’s legacy.