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Mario Gila reflects on Milan transfer and victory over Man United

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Mario Gila reflects on Milan transfer and victory over Man United

Summary

Mario Gila discussed his summer transfer to AC Milan during an interview on August 17, 2026, acknowledging key influences such as Ruben Amorim and Igli Tare. He expressed satisfaction with the team's recent 4-2 victory over Manchester United in a pre-season friendly, describing it as a beneficial challenge ahead of the Serie A season. Gila, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, noted the positive atmosphere at Milan and the tactical changes under Amorim compared to the previous season. He believes this proactive style could enhance the team's performance as they prepare for competitive matches.

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•Mario Gila transferred to AC Milan this summer from Lazio.
•Gila praised Amorim and Tare for their roles in his move.
•Milan recently won 4-2 against Manchester United in a pre-season match.
•Gila is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in a friendly.
•He highlighted the change in tactics under Amorim compared to Allegri.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Gila: ‘Thank you Tare for convincing Milan to sign me, beating Man United was ideal’

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Mario Gila says that Ruben Amorim and former sporting director Igli Tare were the key figures in his transfer from Lazio to Milan this summer and feels that beating Manchester United 4-2 in a pre-seas...
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