Mario Gila’s agent has revealed exactly what Aston Villa must do to sign the Lazio centre-back this summer.
- Agent Alejandro Camano confirmed no talks have taken place with any club yet
- Any interested party must first approach Lazio directly before speaking to the player
- Lazio’s financial difficulties make a summer sale increasingly likely
- Villa paid £38.4m in agent fees — second only to Chelsea across the entire Premier League
Camano opens the door. Here is the roadmap
For weeks, Villa have been consistently linked with Lazio centre-back Mario Gila.
Now, the 25-year-old’s agent has provided the clearest indication yet of how a deal could be structured and the door is firmly open for the Midlands club to walk through it.
Speaking to Radio CRC, Alejandro Camano, who also represents Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez, was unambiguous about the process any interested club must follow.
“I haven’t spoken to any Serie A team about Mario Gila’s future,” he stated. “If an offer were to come from any club, they would have to speak directly with Lazio and then with us.”
Furthermore, the agent did not hide his admiration for his client’s current standing. “He’s one of the best central defenders in Italy.“
Lazio’s financial reality and why a sale is increasingly likely
The context surrounding Gila’s situation makes his departure this summer more probable than ever. Lazio have endured a significant financial crisis over the past year, a period that has already forced the January sales of Matteo Guendouzi and Taty Castellanos.
Contract renewal talks with Gila have stalled. Furthermore, the Roman club have historically shown a clear preference for selling their best players to foreign clubs rather than strengthening domestic rivals directly.
That pattern works firmly in Villa’s favour.
An English club arriving with Champions League football confirmed and a competitive financial offer represents precisely the kind of transaction Lazio have repeatedly facilitated in recent years.
The 25-year-old’s profile, technically accomplished, physically commanding, and proven across multiple Serie A campaigns, would represent an outstanding addition to Emery’s defensive rebuild.
Villa’s agent fee spend. The infrastructure is in place
The financial dimension of any Gila pursuit is illuminated further by this week’s Premier League agent fee figures.
Villa paid £38.4m in agent fees between February 2025 and February 2026 the second-highest figure in the entire division, behind only Chelsea’s staggering £65.1m. That figure represents an increase of £13.4m on the previous year: the highest rise of any club across the Premier League.
| Club | Agent Fees 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | £65.1m |
| Aston Villa | £38.4m |
| Manchester United | £37.8m |
| Manchester City | £37.4m |
| Liverpool | £33.9m |
| Arsenal | £32.1m |
That level of agent fee investment, however uncomfortable from a regulatory perspective, confirms that Villa possess the recruitment infrastructure and relationship network to pursue and complete complex international transfers.
Villa must make their move before Napoli do
Camano’s deliberate decision to speak to a Napoli-affiliated outlet, praising Naples as a city in the same breath, is a transparent attempt to attract additional suitors and drive up interest.
Villa cannot afford to be passive. Approach Lazio directly, present a serious offer in the €30-35m range, and let the Champions League pitch do the rest.
Gila is available. The agent has said so publicly. The next move belongs to Villa.
