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Gila explains why he rejected Inter and Napoli in the summer: “Help Milan get back”

By: Isak Möller Mario Gila has explained why he opted to reject clubs like Inter and Napoli, despite concrete interest, to join AC Milan in the summer. Gila was Milan’s first signing of the summer window, reaching an agreement with…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Gila explains why he rejected Inter and Napoli in the summer: “Help Milan get back”
Key Things to Know
  • Mario Gila explained he chose AC Milan over Inter and Napoli to help Milan return to winning ways.
  • The Spanish center-back joined AC Milan on a permanent transfer from Lazio in early July.
  • Napoli missed out on signing Gila because the club needed to sell players before finalizing a deal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mario Gila has explained that he chose to join AC Milan over suitors like Inter Milan and Napoli to help the club return to winning ways. Speaking at the Festival dello Sport, the Spanish center-back confirmed interest from several top clubs before he completed a permanent transfer from Lazio in early July.

Gila stated that restoring AC Milan to success offers greater satisfaction than joining teams that are already winning, citing the club's rich history. Napoli had previously appeared poised to sign the defender, but delays in selling players allowed Milan to finalize the agreement.

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