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The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating bid rigging in connection with the sale of the San Siro stadium and surrounding areas to Milan and Inter. The news comes on the same day that the notarial deed for the sale of the Meaca stadium to the two clubs was signed, following the green light from the city council on September 30. The historic stadium will be demolished to make way for a new, more modern and functional structure, in time - according to plan - for the 2032 European Football Championship.
The crime of bid rigging is based on Article 353 of the Criminal Code and punishes "anyone who, by force or threats, or by gifts, promises, collusion or other fraudulent means, prevents or disrupts a public tender or "private tender" on behalf of public administrations, or removes "bidders". As "MilanoToday" explains, prosecutors interviewed promoter Claudio Trotta and the founder of Barley Arts, who opposed the demolition of the stadium.
In the spring of 2025, Trotta wanted to participate in the public tender, but had to withdraw because, as he himself stated, he had not been able to formulate a project that included the stadium and the surrounding areas in such a short time. Ultimately, with no alternative proposals, the two clubs received the green light for the project.
Signing of the notarial deed: " A new chapter for the city and for the "two clubs ""
Just a few minutes after the news of the case opened by the Public Prosecutor's Office, news broke of the signing of the deed between the City of Milan and the San Siro Stadium company. "The construction of the new stadium and the urban regeneration project for the San Siro area represent a new chapter for the city of Milan and for both clubs," a statement signed by both clubs said.
" This important historical moment ," the statement continues, " reflects the shared ambitions of Milan and Inter and their respective owners, RedBird and the funds managed by Oaktree, for long-term sporting success and for an investment that will create value to support the sustainable growth of both clubs ."
The transaction, completed through the San Siro Stadium Company, is supported by financing arranged by international banks Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as lead coordinators, together with the clubs' banking partners, Banco BPM and BPER Banca./"Today.it " , adapted in Albanian, "Pamfleti"
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