Report: Mario Gila ready for Milan after €25m plus bonus deal with Lazio
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Reports indicate that AC Milan are close to signing Lazio centre-back Mario Gila for a fee of €25 million plus bonuses.
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Attributed to original sourceSky Sport Italia claim Mario Gila has agreed personal terms with Milan worth €5m per season, while Lazio are ready to accept a fee of €25m plus €5m add-ons.
The defender is out of contract in July 2027, so the Aquile are forced to sell this summer before losing him as a free agent.
Gila sparked Serie A bidding war MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Mario Gila of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) There has been strong interest from Napoli for months, but the need to sell first has stalled their ability to get a deal over the line.
The same is true of Inter, who have many other alternatives, while Sportitalia reported today that Atalanta had agreed a fee with Lazio worth €25m, but the player preferred other clubs.
Now Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio announces that a deal is practically done with Milan, with the player accepting the personal terms proposed in a meeting with his agents last night.
It is set to be a five-year contract worth €5m per season net in wages.
Lazio are set to also accept the €25m proposal, plus a further €5m in potential add-ons.
Gila turns 26 next month and came to Lazio from Real Madrid for €6m in the summer of 2022.
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What happened
Italian sources report that AC Milan are preparing to complete the signing of Lazio defender Mario Gila in a deal worth €25 million plus add-ons. The Spanish centre-back has impressed at Lazio and is now seen as a key target to strengthen Milan's defence. The transfer is described as nearly finalized, with the player reportedly ready to make the move. If completed, it would represent a significant defensive acquisition for Milan ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Mario Gila's potential arrival addresses a well-known defensive vulnerability for Milan, adding a young, ball-playing centre-back with Serie A experience. At €25m plus bonuses, the fee reflects his growth at Lazio but is a measured investment rather than a marquee splash. For Lazio, losing a key defender disrupts their back line and requires a replacement plan. The move signals Milan's continued focus on younger profile signings in the post-Pioli era.
Milan gain a promising centre-back; Lazio lose a defensive starter and must find a replacement.
If confirmed, Milan's defensive solidity should improve slightly for the upcoming season, while Lazio face a downgrade at centre-back until they find a replacement.