Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, Spanish Centre-Back Mario Gila, 26, stated that Inter and Napoli were also among the clubs interested in him, in addition to Atalanta. The defender explained that he chose Milan because a call from a club with such an important history is one that could not be refused, adding that he wanted to help the Rossoneri regain a leading position. Gila joined AC Milan in July 2026, and his contract is valid until 2031. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €30.00m.