After years of waiting, Milan and Inter have finally presented their economic-financial plan, the so-called "Docfap" – the Document on Alternative Development Projects for the San Siro area. This site has been of interest to Milan and Inter since 2019. After nearly five years, it seems that the moment of truth has finally arrived.

What does the extensive document prepared by both clubs include?

Most of the document remains confidential, but some details of the project have reached the public. Milan and Inter plan to build a new stadium with exactly 71,500 seats, of which 13,000 will be designated for VIP and hospitality areas, generating millions in annual revenue. The total investment will exceed €1 billion and will cover not only the construction of the new stadium but also the purchase of the San Siro site and a partial redevelopment of the Meazza. The plan envisions preserving parts of Curva Sud and the orange stand, the one closest to the former Ippodromo del Trotto racetrack. The new stadium will be built on the current parking lot and part of the park, while the Meazza will only be partially demolished once the new venue is completed. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, after the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, and be completed by 2030.

Docfap also includes Milan and Inter's financial offer for purchasing the Meazza and the surrounding land. The value determined by the Italian Revenue Agency is €197 million, but the exact amount offered by the clubs has not yet been disclosed. The city aims to finalize the transaction before summer to avoid the second ring of the stadium, which will turn 70 years old in the fall, being classified as a protected historical monument. By transferring the stadium to private ownership, partial demolition would become possible, as explained earlier by Milan's heritage conservation officer, Emanuela Carpani.

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Milan’s mayor reveals what’s next

Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, told Radio 102.5 that after reviewing the plan, the city will launch a public tender, lasting 30-45 days. However, the condition for the tender will be that the land remains designated for football purposes. Sala also stressed that accepting the offer opens the door to private negotiations with Milan and Inter. He clarified that no changes will take place at San Siro until after the Olympic opening ceremony on February 6, 2026. Only after the Olympics will the clubs begin constructing the new stadium next to the current facility, on the land where the park and parking lot are now located. Once the new stadium is ready, the Meazza will undergo partial modernization, and according to the mayor, it is expected to remain in its current form until 2030.

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