AC Milan and Inter Milan have presented a joint proposal to purchase the land surrounding San Siro stadium with the intention of constructing a new venue. However, this ambitious project faces several hurdles and strict deadlines that must be met for it to proceed.

The original plan, conceived in 2018, involved building a new stadium in the current parking area and then demolishing the existing Giuseppe Meazza Stadium once construction was complete. After facing delays and rejections from local and national authorities, both clubs explored alternative locations for individual stadiums outside the city. Now, six years later, they have returned to their initial plan.

Critical Deadlines for the San Siro Project

The situation remains complex, with several key dates to keep in mind:

• By June 30, 2025: Local authorities must confirm the project’s feasibility and public interest.
• By July 31, 2025: The purchase agreement must be finalized.
• November 10, 2025: A ban on demolishing the second tier of Stadio Meazza will take effect if no sale occurs before this date.

The clubs have offered €197 million to acquire the land around San Siro. However, if these deadlines are not met, the entire project could collapse, forcing Milan and Inter to start over from scratch.

One of the main obstacles is a regulation designed to protect buildings of historical significance, which has inadvertently hindered the renovation of aging stadiums across Italy. This rule is partly responsible for the complexity surrounding the San Siro project.

As the clock ticks down to these crucial deadlines, football fans and city officials alike will be watching closely to see if AC Milan and Inter Milan can successfully navigate the challenges and secure the future of this iconic sporting venue.