AC Milan opts for solo venture with San Donato stadium plan
The president of AC Milan, Paolo Scaroni, announced during the shareholders' general meeting that the club intends to build its own stadium in San Donato Milanese on the outskirts of Milan, abandoning the plan to construct a new San Siro jointly with Inter Milan.
Scaroni emphasised that San Donato is the number one option for our stadium. His statement contradicts last week's declaration by the Milan authorities, who, after a meeting with representatives of AC Milan, Inter Milan, and the ministers of culture and sports, announced that both clubs intend to build a new stadium near the current San Siro jointly.
The issue of a new stadium in Milan has been ongoing for many months. AC Milan and Inter Milan, the current Italian champions, aim to increase their commercial revenue by leaving San Siro (officially Stadio Giuseppe Meazza) – a historic facility from 1926 that can seat 80,000 fans. The clubs point out that the stadium no longer meets modern requirements.
Last month, both clubs rejected a renovation project for San Siro presented by a construction firm commissioned by the city, deeming it too costly. AC Milan has therefore decided to seek an alternative location for its stadium, choosing San Donato Milanese.
It is worth noting that San Siro is set to host the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. UEFA had also planned to hold the final match of the Champions League here in 2027 but withdrew from this idea in September due to uncertainties about the facility's future.
This stadium has become legendary
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in San Siro is one of the most recognisable sports venues. Construction began in 1925. The stadium was created with football in mind. You won't find a track and field circuit here, which is common in many other stadiums.
In the early years of its operation, only AC Milan played matches here. In 1947, it was decided that both Milan and Inter Milan would play their matches here.
