Milan President Paolo Scaroni is optimistic about the sale of San Siro to AC Milan and Inter, saying it would be a defeat for everyone if the deal falls through.
Milan President Paolo Scaroni is confident that the sale of San Siro to AC Milan and Inter will be approved tomorrow. Scaroni believes that the local authorities will make a wise decision, considering it a fundamental stage for the future of the clubs and Italian football.
“I believe that tomorrow the local authorities will make a wise decision for the two clubs and for all of Italian football,” Scaroni told reporters.
The sale of San Siro is crucial for both AC Milan and Inter, as they plan to build a new stadium and knock down the existing Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Scaroni described tomorrow’s vote as a significant moment, hoping it would mark the end of a long journey that he started many years ago. “Tomorrow will be, I hope, the end of a long journey that I started many years ago,” he said.
However, there have been some issues causing problems, including concerns about the transparency of the ownership of the two clubs. Some have argued that there isn’t enough clarity around the ownership structure of AC Milan and Inter, given that they are run by American funds RedBird and Oaktree.
Scaroni dismissed these concerns, explaining that Milan’s ownership is straightforward.
“Milan are owned by RedBird, who in turn are owned by Gerry Cardinale,” Scaroni said, adding that he doesn’t understand the claim about a lack of transparency. He noted that Inter’s situation is similar, and they will answer for their own ownership structure.
Scaroni emphasized that the failure to approve the sale of San Siro would be a defeat for everyone involved, including the clubs, the city of Milan, and Italian football.
“If problems were to arise, it would be a defeat for everyone: the clubs, the city of Milan, Italy, and Italian football,” he said. Scaroni expressed confidence that the local authorities will make a decision that benefits all parties.
The vote is expected to be tight, with some debate and discussion taking place in the local council. Scaroni’s confidence in the outcome suggests that he believes the benefits of the sale outweigh any potential drawbacks.
If approved, the sale will pave the way for AC Milan and Inter to build a new stadium and move forward with their plans.
