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Milan Council Approves San Siro Sale to Inter and AC Milan

The deal must close by November 10 to beat a protection order that would block demolition.

Milan’s Mayor Beppe Sala attends a city council session on the decisive vote over the sale of the San Siro stadium and plans for a new arena, in Milan, Italy, September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Milan’s Mayor Beppe Sala attends a city council session on the decisive vote over the sale of the San Siro stadium and plans for a new arena, in Milan, Italy, September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Milan’s Mayor Beppe Sala attends a city council session on the decisive vote over the sale of the San Siro stadium and plans for a new arena, in Milan, Italy, September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
San Siro is nicknamed football's La Scala

Overview

  • After more than 11 hours of debate, councillors voted 24–20 to approve a €197 million transfer of the stadium and surrounding site.
  • The sale grants the clubs control of just over 28 hectares to build a 71,500-seat arena west of the current ground, with Foster + Partners and MANICA set to design the project.
  • Inter and Milan will continue playing at the Meazza until around 2031, after which the old structure will be largely demolished for parkland, offices and entertainment facilities.
  • Forza Italia abstained as the League and Brothers of Italy voted against and some of the mayor’s allies dissented, with critics attacking the price and the lack of detailed plans.
  • The approval strengthens Italy’s Euro 2032 bid plans, with the FIGC to submit venue picks by October 2026 and works required to begin by March 2027.