Inter and Milan reveal plans for new shared stadium

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 11:46 · Archive

Internazionale and AC Milan have unveiled plans for a new 71,500-seat Generali Stadium to replace San Siro from 2031-32.

Internazionale and AC Milan unveiled plans for a new Generali Stadium on Thursday, which will replace their shared San Siro home from the 2031-32 season. The stadium will have a capacity of 71,500 seats and is expected to cost the two clubs €1.2 billion (£1 billion). The plans were revealed at a gala event at Milan's Castello Sforzesco, though some fans in attendance voiced their opposition to San Siro being demolished.

The naming rights have been a significant part of the deal. Generali, Italy's largest insurance company, has agreed to pay approximately £542-543 million for naming rights through to 2052, making it one of the most lucrative naming-rights deals in sports history. This financial arrangement will help underpin the viability of the expensive new ground.

Construction is set to begin in 2028 on the site of the existing 75,000-capacity venue. Architect Norman Foster and stadium specialist David Manica outlined the design, which features a 'low' body that rises at either end behind the goals. The steep-sided design aims to bring fans as close to the pitch as possible, with Manica stating 'The most important thing that we realised when we designed this project is that San Siro is a feeling.'

The stadium will feature an X-frame structure with a double-curved roof, with one curve dedicated to Inter fans and the other to Milan supporters. Beyond football, the venue will be capable of hosting NFL international games, rugby matches and concerts, with plans for enhanced public spaces, green areas, and retail and leisure facilities.

The project faced some resistance, with Inter fans protesting outside the gala event. A group unfurled a banner reading 'you will never extinguish the lights at San Siro' and chanted opposition to the demolition. Milan and Inter had previously acquired the current San Siro stadium and its adjacent parking arenas for €197 million (£165 million).

How it is being reported

• 'We fell behind' - what does new San Siro deal mean for AC Milan and Inter?BBC Sport explores the plans for AC Milan and Inter's new stadium, and how powerful naming rights for new arenas can beBBC Sport · 31 Oct, 11:18
• AC Milan and Inter reveal first pictures of new stadium as San Siro replacement unveiled after £543million naming rights dealThe two Italian giants have long looked to move on from their iconic home, with plans to destroy it initially put on hold until things got back on track recently and things are now in motion.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Oct, 21:49
• Inter and Milan unveil plans for new shared stadium to replace San SiroGenerali Stadium will have 71,500-seat capacity Inter fans protest the plans outside gala event Internazionale and Milan have unveiled plans for their new Generali Stadium, which will replace the shared San Siro venue from the 2031-32 season. The stadium, sponsored by Generali – Italy’s largest insurance company – will have a capacity of 71,500 seats and is expected to cost the two clubs €1.2 billion (£1bn). The plans were revealed at a gala event at Milan’s Castello Sforzesco on Thursday – but some fans in attendance voiced their opposition to San Siro being demolished. Continue reading...The Guardian · 29 Oct, 21:46

In this story: Internazionale · AC Milan · San Siro · Generali · Norman Foster · David Manica · Milan

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