The new £1billion stadium for AC Milan and Inter will have a maximum capacity of 65,000 so matches aren't played out to a backdrop of empty seats.
The iconic San Siro, the current 80,000-capacity home stadium for the two clubs, is set to be demolished and replaced by a stunning new ground known as 'The Cathedral' by 2030.
But the plans and the location have yet to be finalised, despite the clubs intending to begin construction as early as January 2024.
The designs have been altered numerous times because of complaints from the local authorities and there isn't yet agreement over whether the stadium will be an oval shape or square, as seen in architect's drawings.
And it is isn't yet known whether the new stadium will go up next to the existing Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, which would then be demolished, or moved to the Sesto San Giovanni area.
'Our project is for a stadium of 60-65,000 seats,' said Inter infrastructure development director Mark van Huuksloot as per Calcio e Finanza.
'What we'll try to do is fill it every game, which right now is not happening.
'We have sales and occupation that is inferior to 65,000, plus we want to increase the level of corporate hospitality.
'That will also help to keep prices in check, to avoid big increases for the fans. I am confident we'll be able to keep everyone happy.'
Milan have topped 70,000 in all of their home matches in Serie A so far this season and Inter have done so in all but one. The derby between the two teams, which Milan won 3-2, attracted 75,475 spectators.
However, Champions League games tend to see a drop off with Inter vs Bayern Munich watched by only 58,951 and AC Milan vs Dinamo Zagreb attended by 61,341.
Also speaking at a public debate on the new stadium on Wednesday, Milan advisor Giuseppe Bonomi said: 'In order to be competitive again, we need a new, modern structure that better suits the needs of the clubs and fans.
'The difference in revenue from ticket sales between Milan or Inter and the big European sides like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona varies from €80m to €140m [£71.76m to £125.6m].
'That shows that in order to be competitive on the international stage, clubs need stadiums, which can then have a positive effect reverberating over the whole city.'
BlueBlackSnake
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We don’t need a bigger one