Mario Gila joins AC Milan, shares first‑team impressions

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Spanish defender Mario Gila completed his move from Lazio to AC Milan and said he immediately feels at home. In an interview at the club’s Via Dante flagship store he described the squad as a “family”, praised the staff, medical team and the facilities at Milanello, and highlighted coach Ruben Amorim’s modern, ball‑playing style as a key factor in his decision.

Amorim has also signaled that Milan will continue to strengthen its defence. The Portuguese coach requested a new central defender for the next season, naming Sporting CP’s Gonçalo Inácio as the primary target with a reported fee of around €35 million. Alternative options mentioned include Bologna’s Colombian centre‑back Jhon Lucumi, Napoli’s Tiago Gabriel and other European prospects.

Milan’s recent market activity includes the €30 million signing of Gila, a €75 million investment in forward Gonçalo Ramos and a contract extension for Luka Modrić. Bookmakers currently price the Rossoneri as fourth‑most likely to win Serie A, reflecting cautious optimism about the squad’s rebuilding efforts.