SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 15 Sept 2026
Gila: Sharing Milan Dressing Room with Modric Is an Honour
Mario Gila grew up watching Luka Modric — now he is learning from him every day at Milan.
Mario Gila
player
Position
Centre-back
Club
AC Milan
Nationality
Spanish
What happened. Mario Gila spoke to UEFA's website ahead of Milan's Europa League opener, reflecting on being a team-mate of Luka Modric. He called it an honour to play with, learn from and talk to the Croatian.
- Gila says Modric remains humble and still runs for every ball.
- He believes Modric's mentality can help him personally and the team.
- Gila admits he is living out a childhood dream alongside Modric.
“It is an honour to play with him, to learn from him and to talk to him.”
— Mario Gila
Milan sit sixth after four Serie A matchdays and now turn to their Europa League opener.
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