Milan Open Bid For Gila As Lazio Demands Top Price

Milan’s Opening Offer

AC Milan have presented Lazio with an opening bid for Mario Gila, but Lazio president Claudio Lotito wants the best possible return. The offer fell short of Lotito’s €30 million asking price, prompting an immediate rejection from the Biancocelesti. Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio reported that the deal was blocked because the figure was below the threshold set by Lotito. Milan will have to increase their proposal, especially considering the 50 % sell‑on fee owed to Real Madrid.

Financial Details Revealed

While Di Marzio did not disclose the exact amount, fellow Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla said Milan proposed a transfer fee of €23‑24 million plus €3‑4 million in bonuses. Pedulla added that Lotito had already softened his stance to around €25 million after accepting a similar bid from Atalanta earlier in the window. The €5 million net annual salary guaranteed to Gila makes Milan the favourite in the race, outpacing interest from Napoli and Atalanta.

Background and Context

Mario Gila joined Lazio in the summer of 2022 and quickly established himself as one of Serie A’s most reliable centre‑backs. Lotito has a history of holding out for top value, a tactic he used in the transfers of Alessio Romagnoli and Ivan Provedel. The president’s willingness to delay deals helps him secure higher capital gains, a strategy evident in the current negotiations. With Gila’s agent, Alejandro Camano, now in Rome discussing terms, the next few days will likely see another revised offer from Milan.

What It Means Going Forward

If Milan can meet Lotito’s €25‑30 million range, they will secure a key defensive asset while respecting Real Madrid’s sell‑on clause. The club’s generous salary package signals ambition to lock in the player before other suitors catch wind of the situation. Should Lazio hold firm, the stalemate could open space for alternatives such as Napoli or Atalanta, though both have already been outbid in terms of contract terms. The outcome will influence Milan’s defensive plans for the upcoming season.