Mayor Beppe Sala is happy for Inter and Milan to move into a new stadium but warns “I must protect the assets I’ve been entrusted with.”
Both San Siro tenants are committed to building themselves a new home, but the local council is refusing to entertain the idea of the current stadium being knocked down to make way for a replacement venue.
“Victory will be when both parties are happy,” Sala told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Mayor Beppe Sala is happy for Inter and Milan to move into a new stadium but warns “I must protect the assets I’ve been entrusted with.”
Both San Siro tenants are committed to building themselves a new home, but the local council is refusing to entertain the idea of the current stadium being knocked down to make way for a replacement venue.
“Victory will be when both parties are happy,” Sala told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“It seems to me that looking for a solution that ensures San Siro isn’t demolished is something shared by most citizens.
“I ask if the possibility exists, supported by common sense economics, to transform the current San Siro into a smaller stadium.
“In Milan we’re looking for development but rather sustainable development, things that are done properly.
“I have doubts. I say: let’s discuss them. A minority of fans may think we’re obstructing them but I, as a responsible administrator, must protect the assets I’ve been entrusted with.
“If we move from dialogue between lawyers to dialogue between technicians, solutions can be found.”
With that in mind, have any face-to-face talks been scheduled?
“No, but I wish there were [face-to-face talks] tomorrow morning.
“It’s such a big issue that I’m willing to sit at the table myself. Dialogue isn’t with letters but by looking at each other.”