Aston Villa have been told they would be signing one of Serie A’s best defenders if they complete a €30m Mario Gila deal.
- Respected Italian pundit Riccardo Trevisani described Gila as “exceptional” on a popular podcast
- The 25-year-old is rarely mentioned alongside Serie A’s elite defenders despite outstanding performances
- Gila’s agent previously confirmed Villa must approach Lazio directly to progress a deal
- Reports have consistently placed the centre-back’s fee at around €30m
Aston Villa may be on the verge of pulling off one of the summer’s most astute pieces of business, with reports intensifying over a €30m deal for Lazio standout Mario Gila.
While the 25-year-old Spaniard often flies under the radar compared to Serie A’s more “glamourous” defensive names, respected Italian pundit Riccardo Trevisani hasn’t held back in his praise, recently describing the centre-back as “exceptional” on the Fontana di Trevi podcast.
Despite Gila’s consistent dominance for the Biancocelesti, he is rarely mentioned in the same breath as the league’s elite an oversight Trevisani suggests is a mistake, claiming Gila possesses the quality to start for any of Italy’s top three clubs.
With Villa looking to bolster their backline for the upcoming campaign, the path forward is clear: Gila’s agent has confirmed that the Midlands club must deal directly with Lazio to finalise the move.
At a rumoured price point of €30m, Unai Emery could be securing a world-class operator at a fraction of the cost usually associated with Europe’s defensive elite.
Trevisani’s verdict: “He drives me crazy”
Italian football pundit Riccardo Trevisani delivered one of the most compelling endorsements of Mario Gila heard this season when speaking on the Cronache di Spogliatoio podcast.
The respected broadcaster has watched the 25-year-old extensively throughout the campaign and his assessment is both specific and emphatic.
“I think Mario Gila is a very underrated player, very little thought of,” Trevisani stated. “He’s never mentioned when we’re racing for the best defender. It’s always Bremer, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni but no one ever mentions Mario Gila.”
That observation captures the central paradox surrounding the Spanish centre-back perfectly. The quality is undeniable to those watching closely. The recognition has simply not followed.
Among the best. Gila elite level assessment
Trevisani did not stop at simply praising Gila’s consistency. The pundit placed the former Real Madrid defender in the conversation for the very best Serie A has to offer.
“Some might even say he’s the best defender in the league, maybe not me, but he’s a player who drives me crazy,” Trevisani acknowledged.
Furthermore, the broadcaster was equally direct about Gila’s readiness for a significant step up in level. “He can play at Juve. He can play at Inter, he can play at Milan. And maybe even higher.”
For a club preparing for Champions League football, that endorsement of Gila’s ceiling is precisely the kind of external validation that strengthens an already compelling recruitment case.
Why the €30m fee represents outstanding value for Gila
Trevisani’s assessment makes the reported €30m fee look increasingly attractive.
In a market where elite centre-backs command fees of €50m-€80m routinely, acquiring a defender of Gila’s profile and calibre at that price point would represent exceptional financial intelligence.
Lazio’s financial difficulties make a summer sale increasingly likely and the 25-year-old’s agent has already provided Villa with a clear roadmap for completing a deal.
The Spanish international is available. The endorsements are glowing. The fee is fair. Villa must listen, and act. Trevisani has delivered his verdict. The agent has provided the roadmap. The price is right. Villa must now deliver the offer.
