AC Milan have revealed their plans for a new 48,000 seat stadium that would see them part from the historic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, more commonly known as the San Siro.
The stadium, which has been home to Milan since 1926 and Inter since 1947, has been the subject of reconstruction and replacement talks as both Milan teams seek to find an economically viable solution to their own stadiums.
With Inter looking likely to remain at the historic ground, Milan have revealed plans regarding their new home which they hope to open for 2018-19.
“AC Milan and Arup have presented their interest in the redevelopment of the Portello area of the city,” a statement from the Milan’s official website read.
“Today evaluations of the offers for the contract will begin and Milan hopes it will lead to the creation of one of the most innovative stadiums in the world.”
According to their website, Milan aims for the stadium “to be open 7 days a week and not just on matchdays,” and will hold 48,000 spectators whilst providing “a truly exciting experience with particular attention towards families, with the latest comforts and the best in security.”
The stadium will also be modelled after English stadiums, with an emphasis on being reachable “by public transportation and by doing so encouraging fans to be more environmentally aware.”
In fact, the entire stadium will be based upon a theme of sustainability, with nine key points addressed: visual impact on the city, less noise, less traffic, more green areas, increased security, new jobs, financial sustainability, increased property value of the surroundings, and no speculation.
While the Rossoneri would like to build the stadium in the Portello area of Milan, “other areas that are being studied haven’t been ruled out.”
In addition, Milan are still looking to improve the San Siro.
“AC Milan, thanks also to the Milan City Council and ahead of the Champions League final, is still committed to the improvement of the San Siro.
“In fact, there are plans for new restaurants, a new store, a new museum, a new sky lounge, refurbishment of the hygienic services, new and more comfortable seats to watch the match, hospitality rooms in the first orange tier and the creation of new places pitch-side to follow the match in close contact with the players.”
Once Roma and Milan have new stadiums it will be a three horse race with Juventus and Italy will again have three teams among the best 16 in Europe. Right now only Juve is there.