UEFA has confirmed that the San Siro, home of AC Milan and Inter has been chosen as the host venue of next season's Champions League final.
The fifth largest stadium in Europe, last held the final in 2000-01, when Bayern Munich defeated Valencia on penalties after a 1-1 draw. This now mean, overall, the 2016 final will be the fourth to be held at the famous venue. It also played host to the main event in 1965 and 1970.
UEFA has also announced that Swiss champions Basel's St Jakob Park has been selected to compere the Europa League finalists in 2016. The stadium held six matches in Euro 2008, including Germany's semi-final win over Turkey.
The Europa League final will be played out on May 18th, with the Champions League final coming ten days later on May 28th.
AC Milan and Inter are without Champions League football this season and with the final being held on their doorstep in 2016, both clubs will be hopeful of an embraced return, featuring a momentous although precarious run to the final, to the most prestigious club competition in the world.
