AC Milan reach agreement with Lazio for Mario Gila, Real Madrid retain 50% sell-on clause
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AC Milan have an agreement in place to sign Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, with Real Madrid entitled to 50% of the deal due to a previous sell-on clause.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources in Italy are reporting that Milan have a full agreement in place to sign centre-back Mario Gila from Lazio and that his former club Real Madrid will be entitled to a 50% cut of the fee.
Done deal: Gila set to join Milan from Lazio in €30m package Gila looks all set to become Milan’s second signing of the summer transfer window after their club-record deal for Goncalo Ramos , as Sky Sport Italia , Fabrizio Romano and various others are reporting that an agreement has been reached to sign the defender from Lazio.
Tuesday’s reports indicate that an agreement has been struck over a fee in the region of €30m with bonuses included. €15m of that is expected to go to Madrid, where Gila had broken through before joining Lazio in 2022. He cost the Biancocelesti a reported fee of €6m four summers ago.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 12: Mario Gila during SS Lazio’s training session before the SS Lazio and FC Internazionale match in the Coppa Italia final at the Formello Sport Centre on May 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) Milan had originally seen an offer of €25m plus €2m in bonuses turned down by Lazio according to the latest updates from Gianluca Di Marzio . The agreement was reportedly found on the basis of a fixed fee of around €27m-€28m plus additional bonuses to take the deal up to the €30m mark.
The 25-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract in San Siro with wages reported to be worth around €4m-€5m per season. He had recently entered the final year of his contract with Lazio.
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What happened
AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement with Lazio for the transfer of centre-back Mario Gila. The Spanish defender, who came through Real Madrid's youth system before moving to Lazio, would strengthen Milan's defensive options. However, Real Madrid retain a 50% sell-on clause from Gila's original departure, meaning the Spanish giants will receive half of any fee Milan pay to Lazio. This clause significantly increases the complexity and total cost of the operation for Lazio.
Chance analysis
Mario Gila has developed into a reliable Serie A centre-back at Lazio, and a move to AC Milan would represent a step up in terms of club stature and likely salary. For Milan, acquiring a 24-year-old Spanish defender fits their recent recruitment profile of young, technically proficient players. The Real Madrid sell-on clause is a crucial financial detail — it means Lazio will only pocket half of any transfer fee, potentially reducing their negotiating leverage and increasing the total package Milan must fund. From a prediction standpoint, Gila would likely compete for a starting role in Milan's back line, adding depth and Spanish-flavored ball-playing ability.
AC Milan gain a quality young centre-back; Lazio lose a defensive pillar and receive only 50% of the fee; Real Madrid profit from a sell-on clause without selling the player directly.
If completed, Gila strengthens Milan's defensive depth and may improve their clean-sheet probability in upcoming Serie A matches; Lazio lose a key centre-back option.