MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: A panoramic view of the stadium’s reflection in rainwater ahead of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
Milan and Inter have officially secured ownership of San Siro, with timely execution of the deal. If not acquired by November 10, the Stadio Meazza would have been designated as a historically significant monument due to its public ownership.
Both Inter and Milan announced the acquisition of the Stadio Meazza and its vicinity in an official announcement on Wednesday.
Critical Acquisition Timeline for San Siro
The Milan City Council sanctioned the sale to both Milanese teams in September. Consequently, both clubs are now the recognized owners of the San Siro precinct.
The urgency surrounding the signing of the documents before November 10 was crucial since, as previously reported, the stadium would have achieved historic monument status under Italian law if it remained publicly owned.
Had this occurred, it would significantly complicate any plans by Milan and Inter to demolish the iconic stadium as part of their prospective new arena project.
Future of the Stadio Meazza
Plans for a new stadium for Milan and Inter will see it constructed adjacent to the Meazza, rather than replacing it entirely, although a substantial portion of the Meazza will be demolished after 2031.
A study by Alessandra Oppino and Giacomo Morri, professors at Politecnico and Bocconi Universities, indicates that over 90% of the Stadio Meazza, including its towers and upper tiers, will be dismantled.