AC Milan will reimburse the municipality of San Donato Milanese following the cancellation of plans to build a new stadium in the San Francesco area.
According to local reports, the municipality has calculated total expenses of €74,360, covering consultancy fees, technical studies, and administrative processes carried out during the evaluation of the proposed 70,000-seat stadium project.
The invoice has been sent to SportLifeCity, a company 90% owned by AC Milan, in line with a clause agreed in 2024. The clause stipulates that, if the stadium project were not completed, the club would reimburse the municipality for incurred costs, up to a maximum of €220,000.
San Donato’s mayor, Francesco Squeri, confirmed that the list of expenses was shared with the club for preliminary review during a recent city council meeting.
The San Donato project had gained momentum in 2024 and entered a more advanced phase in 2025 through a formal program agreement involving multiple institutions, including the Lombardy Region and metropolitan authorities. However, the plan was ultimately abandoned after Milan and Inter Milan shifted focus back to the redevelopment and acquisition of San Siro Stadium.
With the agreement formally closed earlier this year, attention is now turning to the future of the San Francesco site. One emerging possibility is the development of a basketball arena, particularly in light of growing interest in a potential NBA-backed European league.
Investment groups such as RedBird Capital Partners, which controls AC Milan, and Oaktree Capital Management, linked to Inter, are reportedly exploring opportunities tied to the proposed NBA Europe project.
While no formal plans have been confirmed, the San Francesco area—spanning approximately 300,000 square meters—remains a viable location for future sports infrastructure, as local authorities continue to evaluate alternative development options.