Man City, PSG & Bayern Munich Join Race for Coveted Lazio Defender | OneFootball

The list of clubs vying for the services of Lazio defender Mario Gila is apparently growing by the day, with Manchester City and others reportedly joining the fray.

The Background

The Spaniard was a mere benchwarmer after joining Maurizio Sarri’s ranks in the summer of 2022, but a meteoric rise saw him emerging as the club’s most celebrated centre-back. The 24-year-old’s solid displays this season (not counting the most recent one against Bologna) have now earned him a spot in the Spanish national team.

Man City, PSG & Bayern Munich Following Mario Gila

While he has yet to make his debut for La Roja, his maiden call-up was enough to earn him growing exposure, as well as the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the world. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have all set their sights on the Biancocelesti star.

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The pink newspaper reveals that these clubs have joined Real Madrid in the race. Los Blancos have been keeping tabs on their former player for some time now, even though recent reports claimed that the European champions are no longer keen to re-sign the Barcelona native following the emergence of Raul Asencio.

Real Madrid’s Card

In any case, Los Merengues have a 50% sell-on fee in case Lazio end up cashing in on the star defender. Claudio Lotito reportedly values the player at circa €30 million. The Aquile are also looking to solidify their grip on the player’s future by extending his contract which is set to expire in 2027, albeit negotiations have been delayed until the end of the season.