Ilario Di Giovanbattista drops the bombshell: Lazio is ready to give its fans a dream with a major move by President Lotito
Lotito sta per fare il colpo del secolo: i tifosi della Lazio sognano ad occhi aperti (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
There is a different air among Lazio fans these days. A mixture of hope and skepticism, of enthusiasm and caution. Because when it comes to Claudio Lotito, there is no shortage of surprises, for better or worse.
This time, however, we are not talking about the market, budgets or fights with the press. No, this time the Biancoceleste president seems to have his eye on something bigger, something that could change the future of the club in the years to come.
These are not wild rumors. The rumors, supported by the latest revelations of Ilario Di Giovanbattista, speak clearly: Lazio has taken a concrete step, one of those that mark a historic turning point. No media tantrum, no bombastic announcement: everything was done discreetly, but with the determination of those who have a clear plan.
Here’s the deal: Lotito has submitted the final design for the renovation of the Flaminio Stadium to the City of Rome. A dream that seemed unattainable, an idea that for years was suspended between nostalgia and bureaucratic difficulties, is now taking shape. The process has begun and, if all goes as planned, it could turn into the biggest victory of the Lotito management.
Lazio, i numeri del nuovo stadio Flaminio: investimento da capogiro
The numbers involved are mind-boggling. The project envisions a 50,750-seat facility with a total investment of 438.2 million euros. Of this, about 357.6 million will be for the actual work, while the rest will cover municipal charges, security, furnishings and technical expenses.
The business plan already filed calls for a 99-year concession, a move that would guarantee Lazio a home of its own for nearly a century. Something that goes far beyond the “usual” market shots, one of which in any case should already be in the home stretch for next season.
Lazio, i numeri del nuovo stadio Flaminio: investimento da capogiro (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
It is not just about building a stadium, but making it sustainable over time. Lotito has put down in black and white the strategies for a return on investment: from VIP sky boxes, to naming rights for the facility, via sponsorships, corporate events, and even a museum dedicated to the club’s history.
A model inspired by the best European facilities, aiming to ensure ongoing revenue and make Lazio less dependent on ticket revenue.
While the plan seems solid, several knots remain to be unraveled. The biggest one? The protection of the architectural and landscape heritage. The Flaminio Stadium is a historic work and the Superintendence has already blocked in the past several attempts at restoration that would alter its original appearance. In addition, there will be to manage the confrontation with Roma Nuoto, another party interested in the redevelopment of the facility.
So now the ball is in the bureaucracy’s court. The project has been submitted, the numbers are on the table, and Lazio is waiting for the services conference to get the green light. If everything goes smoothly, work could start in 2026 and be finished by the first half of 2029, just in time to bid the stadium for international finals and the European Championships in 2032.
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