The Governor of the Lombardy region, Attilio Fontana, has suggested that the decision to allow Inter and AC Milan build a new stadium lies squarely with Mayor of Milan Beppe Sala.
Both Inter and Milan are determined to construct a new stadium to replace the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, but plans to build a new ground have faced lengthy delays and bureaucratic difficulties.
In an interview with Italian television broadcaster Sportitalia earlier today, and as reported by FCInterNews.it, Fontana insisted that Inter and Milan needed a modern stadium and that Italian football could learn from other countries across Europe when it came to infrastructure.
“I believe that two great teams like Milan and Inter must have a modern system used seven days a week and which contributes to increasing the revenues of the respective clubs,” Fontana declared.
“We need conditions that allow better use of the stadiums. Let Europe and stadiums in other countries be a lesson. The mayor will make the choice, the important thing is that it is done,” he concluded.
Inter and Milan have been pushing to secure a new stadium to replace the San Siro, with the iconic ground being viewed as limited to growth and revenue.
The Nerazzurri became tenants of the stadium in 1947, whilst Milan first occupied it in 1926.
