AC Milan is pushing hard to land Lazio defender Mario Gila, reportedly offering a fee north of €25 million that includes performance-related bonuses. The move signals a serious intent from the Rossoneri to shore up their backline ahead of the upcoming Serie A campaign, and it puts them at the front of a crowded pack of Italian clubs chasing the same player.
Gila has just one year left on his Lazio contract and has turned down renewal talks. Milan appears eager to capitalize before the situation turns into a full-blown auction.
The money and the competition
Milan’s proposed deal reportedly values Gila at over €25 million when bonuses are factored in. The personal terms on offer are said to be around €5 million per year.
Napoli is reportedly weighing a bid in the €15 to €18 million range, while Atalanta’s potential offer sits somewhere between €20 and €25 million. Milan’s willingness to go above €25 million puts them comfortably at the top of the bidding hierarchy.
