Cleveland Mayor confirms that Brown will leave his current stadium

The team will build a new stadium on the outskirts of the city at a cost of $2.4 billion

Cleveland (AFP) – Cleveland Browns They plan to leave their lake house.

Mayor cleveland Justin Bibb confirmed on Thursday that he had met with friends Jimmy Browns and Dee Haslemwho announced their intention to move the team to the suburb of Brook Park despite the city’s efforts to keep the team in Cleveland.

the Browns It considered the city’s $1.1 billion plan to renovate the 25-year-old stadium, but instead chose the option of building a $2.4 billion dome at Brook Park, 12 miles south of cleveland.

“As mayor, I will always prioritize the needs of residents and businesses,” Beebe said in a statement. “Haslem Sports Group will want a roof over their heads, but it is my responsibility to make sure that residents cleveland “They have a roof over them.”

Pape added that balancing priorities “requires care and precision” and that the city must be “practical with all needs and limited resources.”

The team’s contract with the stadium expires after the 2028 season.

Last month, the city proposed creating a $461 million fund — to share costs with… Browns– To improve the existing stadium and redesign the surrounding property on Lake Erie.

RalsoThe Wns began playing at this stadium in 1999 when they returned as an expansion team after owner Art Modell moved the franchise to Baltimore Four years.

Officials believe the current stadium needs “significant improvements” for sustainability. the Browns They cited traffic and parking issues as reasons to consider moving.

“The Brook Park location is an attractive option for a dome for several reasons: it is centrally located for our fans, it is close to downtown, RTA and the airport, and it has strong infrastructure,” said David Jenkins, Haslam’s chief operating officer. Sports group.

But financing remains an obstacle. the Browns They are seeking a public-private partnership for the $2.4 billion project.