Milan’s mayor Giuseppe Sala told RTL 102.5 that an agreement with the clubs has been reached and a resolution for San Siro’s sale could be presented tomorrow. He stressed the stadium must be ready by 2031 for Euro 2032.

Sale could happen in September

The draft resolution will be prepared, and then, regarding the sale of such an important property, it will go to a City Council vote, Sala explained. First there will be committees and discussions, then a decision: yes or no. The mayor emphasized that the project requires Council approval, where he personally intends to vote in favor. The whole procedure should be completed by the end of the month, he added.

The rush is due to the upcoming heritage protection of San Siro’s second ring starting November 10, which would block any demolition. To bypass this, the private sale must be completed before that date. Only then can Inter and Milan start tearing down the stadium for the new build. The deal is reportedly worth €197 million – €73 million for the stadium and €124 million for the surrounding land – a low price by Milan standards, with additional municipal benefits for the clubs.

Originally, Sala aimed to finish by July, but the deadline shifted to September due to a new urban planning investigation involving the mayor himself, covering various projects, including the stadium and nearby district developments.

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Possibility of another referendum

The Referendum Committee X San Siro is pushing for a vote, arguing that project conditions have changed. They still need 14,000 signatures approved by municipal authorities. After an initial rejection, the court sided with the committee, but the process was halted since the stadium was only set for renovation at the time. After almost five years, the committee believes the issue is back to square one, keeping the referendum relevant.

If approval from the authorities is not granted, the committee plans to submit a new request to the Civil Court and file a complaint to block the sale. They argue that after 70 years, San Siro should be protected from demolition. Green councilor Carlo Monguzzi stresses that selling the stadium to private clubs makes no sense and all legal measures should be used to stop it. According to him, public opinion is firmly against the sale, while city authorities remain steadfast.

Reduced municipal contribution and consequences

Milan’s city authorities have decided to cut the municipal contribution for demolition and reconstruction from €36 million to €22 million, approved by Deputy Mayor Anna Scavuzzo. The project now goes to the City Council, where further conditions could be added. The cut mainly affects partial demolition, while the city still covers expenses for the Patroclo tunnel and green space remediation.

Milan and Inter will decide on the reduced contribution after the council vote. Although the €14 million difference is minor compared to the €1.2 billion total investment, it remains uncertain whether the cut will sway council approval.

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“Pact for Milan” proposal

Forza Italia, represented by Letizia Moratti and Gabriele Albertini, proposed a so-called Pact for Milan, including San Siro and the Save Milan program. The party calls for more transparency regarding costs and revenues, preserving the stadium’s historical value, and reducing the city’s financial burden. If conditions are met, Forza Italia pledges cooperation with the new stadium project. Moratti stressed that Milan is at a standstill – 150 blocked investments worth €12–38 billion, and 4,500 families lack adequate housing. Creating a pact for Milan is a chance for the city’s economic and social development, she said.