GdS: Lega meeting debut first, San Siro return next – Cardinale could attend Milan derby

Gerry Cardinale’s presence in Milan over the past couple of days has made headlines, and he is already thinking about his next visit.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report, Cardinale was at Milanello on Sunday, the Lega Nord offices in Milan on Monday, and soon could be back at San Siro to watch a game for the first time in a while.

After visiting the team two days ago – his second trip to Milanello since 2026, following the one at the end of January – Cardinale appeared at the Lega Nord assembly for the first time. Or rather, the discussion of the agenda had just concluded.

For the AC Milan owner, it was nevertheless an opportunity to meet with the institutional leadership and other fellow club owners. It was a half-hour visit, accompanied by president Paolo Scaroni, during which Cardinale greeted Lazio President Lotito, Sassuolo CEO Carnevali,and Juventus director Chiellini.

He also met again with Inter president Marotta, with whom he has a long-standing relationship, primarily because of the shared issue of the new stadium project. Then there’s the old San Siro, which Cardinale will soon return to.

San Siro next?

Milan, now second in the league, are the only contenders for league leaders Inter, and the team’s renewed ambitions have softened the mood. So have the investments the owner recently authorised, Mike Maignan’s renewal above all.

The conditions for a return to the stands are in place, now that the long period of protest has passed. The owner will not be in Milan for tomorrow’s match against Como (he will have already left Milan by dinner time) and is unlikely to return this weekend for Milan-Parma.

An excellent opportunity to return to the stadium is therefore the derby on the weekend of March 7-8 (date and time to be determined). Milan will play to keep the title battle alive, and the presence of their owner could provide further momentum.

For Cardinale, it was another day in Milan packed with meetings. Milan are obviously central to the ownership’s strategic vision and the latest refinancing – with Comvest taking over the ‘debt’ from Elliott – reaffirms a long-term vision.