San Lorenzo seeks $7M for goalkeeper Orlando Gill amid European interest
The Paraguayan keeper's World Cup heroics have Italian clubs circling, and his Argentine side is ready to cash in
Orlando Gill went from selling his boots to support his premature son to stopping penalties on the World Cup stage. Now European clubs want to buy him, and San Lorenzo is putting a $7 million price tag on one of South American football’s most compelling stories.
The 26-year-old Paraguayan goalkeeper has attracted interest from Serie A clubs Torino and Lazio, with reports suggesting English teams are also watching. His contract with the Argentine Primera División side runs through the end of 2026, which gives San Lorenzo a narrow window to extract maximum value before he could walk for free.
World Cup performances changed everything
Gill’s profile exploded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where pivotal penalty saves turned him from a solid domestic keeper into an internationally recognized name.
His market valuation sat at roughly €6 million as of May 2026, according to Transfermarkt. San Lorenzo’s €7 million release clause aligns closely with that figure, suggesting the club priced it just above market rate.
Gill earns approximately £7,000 per week at San Lorenzo, making him doubly attractive: a low acquisition cost paired with a salary that won’t blow up a club’s books on day one.
From hardship to the European radar
Earlier in his career, Gill sold his U20 national team jersey and boots to help cover costs for his premature son.
Born on June 11, 2000, in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, Gill stands nearly two meters tall at 1.98–1.99 meters. He joined San Lorenzo in the Argentine league during the 2024/2025 season and quickly established himself as the starting goalkeeper.
As of early July 2026, no formal bids have been reported. Gill himself has acknowledged that any move depends on negotiations between his club and potential buyers.
What this means for the transfer market
Gill’s contract expires at the end of 2026 or early 2027. If San Lorenzo don’t sell now, they risk losing him for nothing, or at best a dramatically reduced fee in a January negotiation when his deal is nearly expired. The $7 million asking price represents their best-case scenario with multiple interested clubs while their leverage still exists.