Marotta calls San Siro battle ’embarrassing’ whilst threatening exit: “Leave the city”

AC Milan and Inter are currently embedded in a battle against the Council for the sale of San Siro, even whilst a deal has been agreed.

There should, on paper, be no more issues with the sale of San Siro. Ultimately, all parties have agreed on a deal, so now the final stages must be processed. The writing should be on the wall, and the clubs should own the stadium and land soon.

However, there are still issues with it all. Though if there were not, it would be a surprise considering how long it has taken to reach this point with the Council and a new stadium generally.

Marotta’s words

Earlier this month, Milan sought help from the party founded by Silvio Berlusconi, and the latest push has been given by Inter’s Beppe Marotta, as he spoke about the situation to DAZN Italia before the Nerazzurri’s game against Sassuolo, via Football Italia.

“As a man of football, it is a little embarrassing to be dealing with this situation. Sport in Milan is pushed to one side, we cannot get the criteria to organise the Champions League Final at San Siro, this stadium was not given the all clear as a venue for the EURO 2032.

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“All this is because there are some who got involved 30 years ago in politics and are very conservative; they don’t realise that clubs like Inter and Milan absolutely need a new stadium that is up to date.

“If this situation cannot be resolved, then both clubs would be forced to leave the city. That would be a terrible thing for the city. I am optimistic, I see what Mayor Sala is doing, and I hope common sense will prevail.”