I just wanted to check what you guys are hearing about the stadium refurbishment project. What we are hearing at Inter is that when Milan had decided to move to another stadium, Inter had started planning for a complete redevelopment of San Siro pretty much in line with what Juventus did... an English architectural firm was hired to work on the plans, and Inter were waiting for Milan to confirm moving out of the stadium before going ahead with the plans. Now that Milan decided to stay back, Thohir shared these plans with Berlusconi so that both clubs could implement this together. The latest news is that Berlusconi has rejected the idea of a complete refurbishment of San Siro because the costs are too high.
Is this in line with what you guys are hearing? If true, what the hell is Berlusconi smoking? Does he really think that he can make it work by continuing to make small cosmetic changes? That stadium is holding both the clubs back.
complete redevelopment of San Siro pretty much in line with what Juventus did...
Hope to stay for ever in San Siro. The best stadium ever.
Hope to stay for ever in San Siro. The best stadium ever.
for a better and bright future we needs a new stadium ASAP.
Hope to stay for ever in San Siro. The best stadium ever.
even lyon have a new stadium
Hope to stay for ever in San Siro. The best stadium ever.
Milan: San Siro upgraded for €30 million
Massive upgrade was carried out recently at Italy’s biggest stadium, though some works are still to come. With latest improvements the stadium now received 5 stars from UEFA.
Over the last 5 years €30 million ($34m) has been invested in modernizing works at San Siro. Italy’s most impressive and legendary stadium is now fully compliant with UEFA regulations.
Just yesterday the building received its fifth star from UEFA, being rated four earlier this week. Following the latest UEFA evaluation it’s now graded 81/85 (a stadium needs 77 to reach 5 stars).
During tomorrow’s Champions League final Diego Simeone and Zinedine Zidane and their players will seat in luxurious new substitute’s benches covered with glass. These facilities are in one row with numerous VIP suites that now put players within hand’s reach to invited guests.
Remaining player amenities were also improved, including a new entry tunnel. But the recent works were most focused on providing new corporate hospitality areas. Lower tier now ends with skyboxes and a semi-open business section in the north-western corner. Four new lounges are also available, along with improved existing VIP section.
Journalists will have 900 seats in the dedicated press section in upper west stand, though the area will be downsized to 250 after this weekend. Eight new TV studios are created temporarily in the north stand, reducing capacity. This solution might be continued in the long term, pending consideration by both tenant-clubs.
Regular fans will also benefit from the changes. 50 new bathrooms, improved paintwork and public areas, 100 additional wheelchair places and new bars (7 now, will grow to 11 after the CL final).
What will the future bring?
As recently as March both AC Milan and Inter were reported to be in talks regarding possible tenancy and mutual commitment to gradual improvements at the stadium. This of course follows the failed Portello stadium project. However, more recently rumours of another stadium scheme by Milan began surfacing. If so, Inter would claim San Siro alone.
God I love this stadium..
if we want to compete other giant football teams then We need a new stadium .
with all respect & love san siro is not working anymore .
just look at bayern to realize what i'm talking about .
wot
San Siro looked so classy tonight. Getta fuck out, m8
Doesn't that neglect ticket prices and such? Besides, if our play didn't suck donkey dick, we'd have more people in the stadium, San Siro or new one.
Barbara said this last year in July:
Barbara Berlusconi: "Milan will earn €50-80m per year from the new stadium, and some of it will be spent on signing new players."
The stadium capacity was 48k. If we would build a stadium with maybe 65k, I think the number would increase to €70-100m per year. But then you would have to have a great team that can compete in CL. Poli, Montolivo and Bertolacci wont bring you 65k.
A new stadium is a MUST. Just look at the money teams get:
http://www2.deloitte.com/content/da...deloitte-sport-football-money-league-2016.pdf
Check page 8.
From matchday 2015:
1. Arsenal €132m
2. Real Madrid €129.8m
3. Barcelona €116.9m
4. Manchester U €114m
5. Chelsea €91m
6. Bayern €90m
7. PSG €78m
8. Liverpool €75m
9. City €57m
10. Tottenham €54m
Juventus got €51.4m.
Milan? We only got €22m.