AC Milan have confirmed the signing of central defender Mario Gila from SS Lazio on a five-year deal.
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Going into the summer it was known that Milan would look to bolster the defence, one which collapsed towards the end of last season under Massimiliano Allegri having looked solid for the first 25 games of the season or so.
After links with other targets, it was an old flame that ended up being rekindled as Milan moved swiftly to beat the competition and land Gila. They agreed terms with the Spaniard and then had reached handshakes over the transfer fee within 48 hours too.
Gila landed in Milano on Thursday evening and underwent his medical tests on Friday. He then headed to the club’s headquarters for all of the media duties. As a reminder, the transfer fee is expected to be €30m including bonuses.
Mario Gila to AC Milan: Now it’s official
Now, a statement on the official website has confirmed the acquisition of Gila: AC Milan today announced the signing of Mario Gila Fuentes from S.S. Lazio. The Spanish defender has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2031 and will wear the number 34 shirt.
“Born in Barcelona on 29 August 2000, Mario Gila came through the youth ranks in Spain before joining the Real Madrid Academy, completing his development with Real Madrid Castilla and making his First Team debut in the 2021/22 season, when he was part of the squad that won La Liga.
“In the summer of 2022, he joined Lazio, where he made 120 appearances and scored 2 goals across four seasons, standing out for his consistency and gaining experience in both Serie A and European competitions.
“The Spanish defender made his official debut for the Spain U21 side on 23 September 2022 and was called up in 2023 at the U21 European Championship, making 3 appearances. In 2025, he received his first senior national team call-up.
“AC Milan extends a warm welcome to Mario and wishes him every personal and team success in the Rossoneri shirt.”