Napoli intensifies pursuit of Lazio defender Mario Gila amid transfer discussions

Napoli is aggressively seeking to acquire defender Mario Gila from Lazio as the summer transfer window approaches. Sources indicate that Lazio is reluctant to sell Gila, whose contract is nearing expiration, and they have set an initial asking price of €30 million. However, they may lower it to €20 million to avoid losing him for free in 2027. Gila’s former club, Real Madrid, retains a 50% sell-on clause, complicating the potential deal. Napoli has emerged as the front-runner for Gila, with interest also reported from Atletico Madrid. His agent has expressed interest in facilitating a move to Napoli’s Stadio Maradona.

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