Generali Stadium, the new Inter and Milan stadium that will replace San Siro has been presented

The new stadium in Milan will be called 'Generali Stadium', it will have an external diagonal structure, crossed, almost to recall the tips of the spears, it will be clearly visible in the distance because it is positioned on a podium and it will have a basin shape to give the feeling of closeness, compactness, participation. "San Siro is a legendary space, a point of reference. It was a fascinating challenge. We wanted to recreate what San Siro already has, but taking a step further. A stadium rooted in the present, inclined towards the future and arched into the past", explains Lord Norman Foster, one of the greatest architects in the world, who talks about the motivations and inspiration in the creation of the new stadium project.

Ready for the 2031-31 season, it will contain 71 thousand spectators

Behind the 'Generali Stadium' there are his mind and his hand and those of another famous architect like David Manica. The new facility will be ready for the 2031-2032 season, it will have a capacity of 71,500 people, it will be 60 meters high and 270 meters long. "The curves" - Foster continues - "will be a wall of 11 thousand people, inclined at 37 degrees, the essence of the stadium". The facility will have a slightly elevated position, to make access more fluid, and the diagonal external structure will have the colors of the team playing on the pitch, blue and red, with the faces of the most important players projected. The roof will be sustainable, capable of recycling rainwater, electric but also photovoltaic energy and other solutions to reduce environmental impact. "It will be known outside of Italy, an iconic place that goes beyond its mere function but closely linked to football. It wants to embrace the fans. Many changes have been made in Milan, with taller buildings but the soul remains. If we project ourselves into the future, the tradition will be preserved and will be immediately recognisable", explains Foster.

Work is expected to begin in 2028

Work is expected to begin in 2028. The urban regeneration project will cover 281 thousand square metres. "We wanted to maintain the same soul by creating a new structure. San Siro is a feeling more than a building. We tried to include it", adds Manica. Attention was given to the atmosphere, therefore seats closer to the field, optimal visibility from every position. The experience and the support are at the centre, so we wanted to create a stadium that would emphasize the noise of the fans but keep it inside to avoid creating problems for the residential area. "There will be flexibility: concerts and American football matches can be organised. A first-rate structure. Football remains central. When I thought about the first match" - says Manica - "I wanted people to feel the same emotions they had felt, a stadium that was even more San Siro than before".