Milan Mayor On AC Milan & Inter Purchasing San Siro: “September Decisive, Sale Of Stadium A Personal Objective” | OneFootball

Milan Mayor Beppe Sala has confirmed that September will be a decisive month in the potential sale of San Siro.

Speaking to RTL 102.5 via FCInterNewsit, he revisited the long-standing issue surrounding the sale of the iconic stadium.

Of course, it’s not just about the venue.

AC Milan and Inter have been persistent in their effort to buy San Siro and the surrounding areas.

However, the process has not gone as smoothly as the Serie A giants had hoped.

Indeed, bureaucratic hurdles and political debates have significantly slowed down the progress.

Meanwhile, the Milan clubs remain unfazed, looking to complete the purchase next month.

Furthermore, Beppe Sala has made this project a personal mission.

Though the sale is beyond his control, Sala wants Milan and Inter to succeed in their ambition to build a new stadium.

He views the clubs’ joint project as a necessity, especially with the 2032 UEFA European Championship on the horizon.

Indeed, Italy will co-host the tournament, with San Siro at risk of being omitted as a host venue.

Needless to say, it would be a disaster.

Milan Mayor Beppe Sala Offers His Stance on San Siro

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: General view outside the stadium prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We’ll see what happens in September,” Sala said. “We must go through the City Council because they must approve transactions involving public property.

“San Siro is one of my goals – not the most important, of course – but I’ve been working on this for years, also out of personal dignity.

“At first, we considered a lease agreement, then we explored renovation, and now we’re pursuing a sale,” he continued.

“Out of personal dignity, I want to carry this initiative forward, but it must be approved by the Council.

“From my point of view, I want a clear conscience – I want to do my job to the end. Then we’ll see if politics will follow this path.

“What I’ve noticed – as someone who has always traveled a lot and remains very curious about what’s happening around the world – is that major cities usually have new stadiums.

“San Siro isn’t new, and I’ll stop here because I know this will spark controversy.

“But modern times must push for change.

“Milan is a city of change, so I vote in favor and will vote in favor because I too vote in the City Council.

“Then we’ll see what happens.”