The president of Inter, Giuseppe Marotta, commented on the latest step towards the construction of the new Generali Stadium, a stadium that will share the San Siro with AC Milan. In an interview with The Athletic, Marotta highlighted how the current structure no longer meets the requirements of a modern facility and the expectations of the fans, underlining the need for an investment to remain competitive at a European level.
According to Marotta, the San Siro, despite being a historical heritage, is no longer capable of generating the economic flows required by the big European teams. “Real Madrid produces around 250 million euros a year, while we at San Siro are just under 100 million,” he explained, indicating that the difference in revenues affects Inter's competitiveness. The new stadium, in addition to representing a strategic asset, should become an independent source of income, functioning not only during matches but also for events and commercial activities.
The president also illustrated the bureaucratic difficulties encountered in Italy to start a project of this magnitude. “In Italy there are enormous bureaucratic obstacles to starting projects of this size,” he said. He then recognized the decisive role of Oaktree, the investment company that collaborated with Inter, highlighting how their determination made it possible to overcome administrative barriers and speed up the process. “Today we are finally on an upward trajectory,” he concluded, underlining the importance of the partnership with Oaktree for the future of the club.
The Generali Stadium, once completed, is expected to become a point of reference for Italian football, offering cutting-edge infrastructure and an improved experience for fans. Marotta reiterated that the objective is not only to reevaluate the historical heritage of the San Siro, but also to transform it into a modern stage capable of competing with the best European structures. As the work progresses, Inter is preparing for a new chapter, in which modernity and economic sustainability will be at the center of the club's strategy.