MILANO, Italy — Today, April 30, 2025, marks the deadline for the public tender issued by the Comune di Milano regarding the acquisition of the iconic San Siro Stadium and its surrounding areas. The tender, launched on March 24, aims to determine if there are any alternative proposals to the joint project presented by AC Milan and Inter Milan on March 11, which includes constructing a new stadium and partially refurbishing the existing facility.
The bids must be submitted by 11:59 PM tonight. Milan and Inter are currently awaiting the results, with discussions ongoing regarding the stadium’s future. As it stands, the area has been appraised by the Agenzia delle Entrate (Revenue Agency) at approximately 197 million euros, and there have been concerns raised about the short time frame for potential buyers to submit their interest.
Thus far, the Palazzo Marino has not leaked any information concerning the bidding process outcomes, which will be unveiled from May 1 onward. However, it is speculated that there may not be many new contenders for the acquisition due to recent criticisms surrounding the proposal timeline.
In parallel, the Conference of Services is ongoing, involving several regional bodies including Regione Lombardia, Città Metropolitana, CONI, and ARPA. This committee is set to review the feasibility documents presented by Milan and Inter and any new proposals by May 20. Currently, no significant obstacles have been identified, with the shared goal of expediting the sale process.
The forthcoming steps include approval from the Conference of Services regarding the viability document (Docfap) and a declaration of public interest by the Comune by June 30, 2025. The formal commitment to finalize the purchase is expected by July 31, 2025. Any delays beyond this could complicate matters, particularly with the second tier of the stadium reaching its 70th anniversary in November 2025, which would impose architectural restrictions on renovation efforts.
The new stadium proposed by both clubs is envisioned to be a state-of-the-art facility with a seating capacity of 71,500, including 13,000 dedicated to corporate and hospitality sections. Construction is planned to commence post-2026 Winter Olympics, with an estimated completion by 2030 and operational readiness anticipated by 2031.
The last public remarks from Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, underscored the urgency of the situation, expressing that failure to agree on a new stadium would lead both Milan and Inter to consider relocating. Sala stated, ‘If we fail to complete the new stadium, Milan will move to San Donato, and Inter will go to Rozzano. The Comune would then have to manage San Siro, which would require generating revenue through concerts, an undesirable outcome for local residents.’
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders remain optimistic yet prepared for potential backlash and legal challenges. Sala concluded, ‘We believe we can see this project through despite the challenges ahead.’ The announcement of the bid results tomorrow is highly anticipated.
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