AC Milan have suddenly overtaken Napoli and Atalanta in the race for wantaway Lazio defender Mario Gila.
Mario Gila Destined to Leave Lazio
The 25-year-old only has one year left on his Lazio contract, and has no desire to negotiate a renewal with Claudio Lotito and Co. Therefore, the two parties agreed to part ways, with the Biancocelesti setting their asking price at €30 million. Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on the situation, as they will receive 50% of Lazio’s profit.
Napoli & Atalanta Fail To Reach the Finish Line
Napoli were the first to make a concrete move, agreeing personal terms with Gila’s agent, Alejandro Camano. However, the Partenopei couldn’t close a deal with Lazio, as their offer fell short of Lotito’s asking price. On the other hand, Atalanta were able to make a breakthrough in their talks with the Aquile after putting €22m plus €3m on the table, but they failed to sway the player.
AC Milan Launch Sudden Onslaught for Gila
Over the past 24 hours or so, Milan have placed themselves as the frontrunners following a spectacular blitz. According to several reliable sources in the Italian media, the Rossoneri and Gila have an agreement on personal terms, as the Spaniard is ready to sign a five-year contract with a yearly net salary of €5 million.
Ruben Amorin Convinced Gila to Join Milan
Italian journalists Alfredo Pedulla, Gianluca Di Marzio and Fabrizio Romano have all confirmed the news, while Fabrizio Romano added that new Milan manager Ruben Amorim played an integral role, as he was personally involved in the negotiations.
🔴⚫️📞 AC Milan manager Rúben Amorim, involved in direct talks with Mario Gila as he was with Gonçalo Ramos.
Agreement done on player side, in talks to get deal done with Lazio. pic.twitter.com/Yh5S8P6gmn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2026
Milan still have to strike an agreement with Lazio, but they’re reportedly willing to satisfy Lotito with an enticing offer. The club-to-club talks are expected to start between Monday and Tuesday.
Milan don’t play, this move was class putting both Napoli and Atalanta to the sword. Now, unless Napoli raise their offer or an English club comes calling Gila will be a red devil.
The quicker the better. I am not happy to strengthen Milans defense but we must look out for ourselves. Now let’s pray Dominguez comes, Gigot recovers and has the season of his life and Provstgaard the same.
Bring in the rest and sell Lazio Lotito!!!
He’ll be sold and that’s fine to me. Lazio get the money and likely bring in both Dominguez and Coppola. Looks good enough for me.