Gattuso Convinces Chelsea & Napoli Target to Stay but Lazio Have Set Their Price | OneFootball

Gennaro Gattuso is adamant about keeping Mario Gila at Lazio, but the defender’s fate hinges on the offers the club will receive.

The Background

The 25-year-old’s contract will expire in June 2026, so this summer represents the last opportunity for the Biancocelesti to make a profit from a player who is destined to leave sooner or later and has no intention of signing a new deal. However, Lazio would have to share the transfer fee with the centre-back’s former employers, Real Madrid, who have a 50% sell-on clause.

Therefore, Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are considering keeping the Spaniard in Rome for another year, even if it means losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Mario Gila Willing to Stay at Lazio After Talks With Gattuso

In his latest appearance on Radio Laziale ( via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Sky Sport journalist Matteo Petrucci weighed in on the situation, revealing how the club’s new head coach, Gattuso, has received a positive answer from Gila, unlike Alessio Romagnoli, who is determined to leave the club after receiving a new offer from Al-Sadd.

Lazio Want €25m to Part Ways with Gila

While the Barcelona native is willing to run down his contract, Petrucci adds that Lazio would be happy to offload him for €25 million, which would effectively earn them €12.5 million.

Napoli, Chelsea & Others Vying for Gila

In recent weeks, Napoli have been identified as the frontrunners in the race to sign Gila, especially after reaching an agreement with Massimiliano Allegri, who had already wanted him at AC Milan. Moreover, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus have been mentioned as alternative destinations.