Paraguay hero Gill coy on Torino rumours: 'They're one of the biggest clubs in Italy'
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Paraguayan international Gill has responded coyly to transfer rumours linking him with Serie A club Torino, acknowledging their stature in Italian football.
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Attributed to original sourceOrlando Gill has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, and the Paraguay goalkeeper has now been drawn on speculation linking him with a move to Torino.
The San Lorenzo shot-stopper announced himself on the biggest stage with a heroic display against Germany in the Round of 32, saving two spot-kicks in the shootout to secure a stunning 4-3 win, the first time Paraguay have ever beaten the Germans, and widely billed as the upset of the tournament.
Named Player of the Match, Gill saw his side’s run ended only by a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in the last 16 last night.
Asked by Sky about the interest from Italy, the keeper was flattered but non-committal.
“Why not? They’re one of the biggest clubs in this country,” he said of Torino, with quotes via Ansa .
“But they’ll decide, they’ll analyse the offer and everything.”
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 29: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote netcam) Orlando Gill #12 of Paraguay saves the Germany’s fourth penalty taken by Nick Woltemade #11 of Germany in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Gill stays coy on Torino and a Serie A switch For now, Gill is in no hurry to plot his next step, with a well-earned break beckoning after an exhausting few weeks in North America.
“Now I’ll take a period of rest, then we’ll see: whatever God wills, let it happen,” he added.
Those displays across the tournament have transformed the profile of a goalkeeper who was little known in Europe before the summer, and his composure under the most intense pressure imaginable will only have sharpened the interest of clubs like Torino.
Whether that admiration turns into a concrete offer for the San Lorenzo man remains to be seen, but Gill has done little to discourage the idea of testing himself in Serie A.
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What happened
The Paraguayan player, described as a national team hero, has been linked with a move to Torino in Serie A. Speaking to the press, Gill neither confirmed nor denied the rumours but praised Torino as 'one of the biggest clubs in Italy,' suggesting openness to the move. The transfer remains speculative with no official confirmation from either club.
Chance analysis
This is a low-to-medium level transfer rumour involving a South American player potentially moving to a mid-table Serie A side. Torino's interest in Paraguayan talent fits their historical recruitment pattern of scouting from South American markets. For prediction purposes, the impact is minimal until a deal is confirmed.
If confirmed, Gill would add attacking/creative options to Torino's squad, but currently remains a rumour with no confirmed effect on team performance.
Speculative transfer link — no immediate impact on upcoming matches unless a deal materializes soon.