Milan close to signing Mario Gila from Lazio; agreement, a

Milan close to signing Mario Gila from Lazio; agreement, a

Milan are one step away from finally signing Lazio defender Mario Gila, after negotiations progressed and both sides agreed personal terms. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the quick talks (“blitz”) on Thursday, July 2, resulted in Gila's camp agreeing to a five-year contract worth €5 million net. The Rossoneri hope to close the deal between Monday and Tuesday, with the club making clear Lazio's asking fee of €30 million — made up of a €25 million fixed fee and €5 million in bonuses. As negotiations progressed, Milan outbid other Italian clubs who also made contact for the 2000-born Spanish defender. Among the first to try were Atalanta, who reportedly rejected a move despite reaching an agreement with Lazio. Napoli were also interested but had to cut players before pushing for any moves; in addition, the Partenopei's salary offer is said to be lower than that of Milan, a reason to accelerate the Rossoneri's rise in the race for Gila's signature.

Gila still has a contract with Lazio until 2027, so the Rome-based club's position is strong in terms of value. However, Milan took advantage of the situation to strengthen their defense ahead of the new season. Gila is known as a central defender but has also shown that he can help in the central part of midfield, increasing his value as more of an option for the coach. Last campaign, he was regarded as a consistent performer for Lazio, something that gave Milan further confidence that he is ready to jump into greater responsibility at the San Siro. Pending the final agreement between the clubs, Milan remains cautious and has yet to issue an official announcement. But from the tone of the reports, including Di Marzio's, it is clear that there is only one step left to close the deal: personal terms have been set, the fee structure is clear, and the Rossoneri are positioned to complete it early next week. Once confirmed, Gila will be added to Milan's defensive line that continues to be forged for the busy calendar of Serie A and European matches. For Rossoneri supporters, this is a target that matches the need: a young defender with discipline, high potential, and the ability to adjust to different roles at the back and in the middle — exactly the profile the club is looking for in the market.

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