Inter chief executive Alessandro Antonello has revealed that Inter and AC Milan hope to solve many of the issues they currently have with their current San Siro stadium with their new stadium project.
“Let me say that there is certainly an emotional attachment to the current San Siro. You can still have a decent experience during the 90 minutes of the game,” he explained in an interview with British news outlet The Daily Mail.
Antonello then progressed to speak about how things differ at older stadiums compared to the newer built stadiums in the likes of the United Kingdom or United States where there is plenty of life both before and after games.
“However, there are many issues. When you go to a new stadium in the UK or in the US, you immediately perceive that you have the opportunity to get to the stadium area in advance, stay two or three hours before the game, spend time with friends and family and enjoy your time.
“Then, you can also stay after the game. It’s an experience that is not just limited to the 90 minutes of the game, it is different. As of today, we don’t have that opportunity.”
Antonello proceeded to share his hopes to eradicate the current limitations and issues with a new stadium and also his hopes that the new stadium will make the two clubs further attractive to players.
“Obviously, we already have San Siro, which is an iconic stadium – although with its limits and issues, which we are trying to solve with a new stadium,
“Surely, having a new stadium in a city that is booming and has generally become attractive in Europe, is an element that players will consider. They will understand that we are one of the top clubs across the globe.”
Antonello then went on to reinforce the club’s desire to get back to the top and what the new stadium will also allow the clubs to do.
“We want to be back to the top of the game and a new stadium is a key element that is part of our strategy and that can generate more revenue, which can then be invested in new players to reinforce the team and win trophies.”
Antonello then went on to stress the commitment of both clubs’ respective owners to fulfilling their grand plans for the new stadium.
“This is a key strategic project for the owners. It is part of our long-term strategy and therefore there is full commitment by the shareholders in order to finalise the project for the club, but also for the city.
“There are two private investors that have decided to come to Italy and make a big investment in the city and into San Siro, and they are fully committed into it.”
