According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Stadio Meazza in San Siro won’t be demolished due to the ‘cultural interest’ of ramps leading to the second tier, but Milan and Inter are still assessing their options for the new stadium.
The Stadio Meazza was supposed to be demolished after the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in 2026 but according to Gazzetta, the cultural interest of the ramps leading to the second tier, built in 1955, means the stadium can’t be destroyed.
This is due to an Italian law imposing a ‘historical bond’ on public interest goods built at least 70 years earlier. The bond will apply in two years on the 70th anniversary of the ramps’ building.
So, how will this impact Inter and Milan’s decisions on their new stadium?
The Nerazzurri are pushing to build their new arena in the area of San Siro, but refurbishing the old Stadio Meazza is not an option. On the other hand, Milan would like to build their new stadium alone, but there are growing concerns regarding the La Maura area, which has been identified as the Rossoneri’s first option.
Talks between the two clubs and Milan City Council continue, but the end of the saga still seems to be far away.