Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis claimed the new stadium ‘is a fundamental step’ to remain at the top. ‘I understand the doubts, but I see a brilliant future’.
The new stadium project splits the people in Milan but the Rossoneri CEO believes ‘building new stadiums’ is necessary for the top teams in Italy.
Former owner Silvio Berlusconi spoke against the demolition of San Siro, but Gazidis stressed the ‘memories’ will always remain and believes Milan will struggle to stay in the elite of European football without a new ground.
“I understand the doubts, because San Siro is a special place, but it’s necessary to have courage,” Gazidis told the club’s official website.
“Feelings exist and cannot be questioned. The memories of San Siro will be there forever, no one will be able to erase them, it’s impossible.
“Every League in the world that has been successful has done so by building new stadiums, with an incredible and inclusive experience for the fans.
“We have everything that is needed: the football, the people, fans. I see a brilliant future, you just need to have courage. Creating new stadiums is a fundamental step if we want to be at the top of the football world again.”