Florentino rubs his hands, unexpected injection of $25M

It's well known that when it comes to doing business, no team can match Real Madrid. Having received countless benefits from the deals they've made, the club is close to receiving a significant sum of money. This is due to the sale of a youth academy player who's caught the attention of several Premier League clubs.

Leaving Real Madrid due to his clear lack of playing time, Mario Gila has been shining at Lazio. Establishing himself as a reliable and solid center-back, Gila has become one of the best defenders in all of Serie A. With Chelsea showing interest in signing him, Lazio may have accepted the €35 million offer.

However, knowing that Madrid still holds 50% of Gila's rights, Lazio has demanded €50 million for his transfer. This is a more than acceptable amount that would leave Real Madrid with a very respectable €25 million.

Florentino Pérez's cunning

Arriving at Real Madrid's youth academy in 2018, Mario Gila began to progress until reaching Castilla in 2019. Showing his potential to be a great center-back in the near future, his move to Lazio has been key. Playing 3,315 minutes this season, Gila has found the consistency he was looking for to be able to show his qualities.

Even though his contract runs until 2028, his excellent season has opened the door for a move this summer. Although Real Madrid has had problems in its defense, the club is much more interested in Gila's transfer to another club than in his return.

Given the transfers Real Madrid plans to make this summer, the €25 million from Gila's sale would be very helpful. Although his transfer hasn't been finalized yet, this situation proves Florentino Pérez's intelligence in making good deals.

The million-euro help for Real Madrid

Pending further information, Mario Gila is close to leaving Lazio amid interest from Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Brighton. Regardless of which club Gila joins this summer transfer window, the reality is that Real Madrid will be greatly benefited.