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Mario Gila officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

Mario Gila has officially become a new player of Milan, joining from Lazio.

Gila was arguably one of the best defenders in Serie A in the 2025/26 season and Milan, who definitely showed they have room for improvement in the defensive phase during the last season managed to get their hands on him.

A deal worth around €30m including bonuses was struck with Claudio Lotito and Lazio, and today the arrival of the player became official, as confirmed by the Milan official statement:

“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.

Mario Gila officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

“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.”

Gila is Milan’s second signing of the summer, after Gonçalo Ramos from PSG.