The 21-year-old played the second-most minutes for Raul Gonzalez's team last year, and Carlo Ancelotti even gave him two starts near the end of the campaign.

Real Madrid is attempting to reach a deal with Lazio for the central defender, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Marca reports that it could be a loan with a €5 million buyout option. However, Real Madrid will keep a first refusal option and 50% of his future rights.

Gila had options in Spain as well, with Getafe coming the closest to a deal among rivals Sassuolo, Celta Vigo, and Rayo Vallecano.

Even though they are unable to guarantee Gila's future with the club, Real Madrid appears to have crafted a clever agreement that will allow them to profit from his future.