Mauro Icardi’s search for a new club has brought him back towards Galatasaray, with the Argentine striker reportedly considering a return to Istanbul after leaving at the end of June.
The former Inter captain is currently without a contract. His previous Galatasaray deal expired in June and, despite contacts elsewhere, no agreement has been reached with another side.
Quick facts
- Icardi has been a free agent since his Galatasaray contract ended in June.
- He held discussions with Lazio president Claudio Lotito.
- Gennaro Gattuso did not approve a move involving the Argentine forward.
- Galatasaray are now again an option for Icardi.
- He could accept a salary of €2 million, down from the €3.5 million he earned until June.
In Italy, Lazio had emerged as one possible route back into Serie A. Discussions took place with Lotito, but the prospect did not develop, while Gattuso’s opposition closed another avenue for the 33-year-old.
That leaves Icardi weighing a return to the club he had just departed. The striker appears prepared to reduce his demands in order to resume playing, accepting €2 million rather than the €3.5 million he received under his last Turkish contract.
For a player whose Italian career included the captaincy at Inter, the situation is a reminder of how quickly the market can change after a contract expires. His next decision may now take him back to Galatasaray, rather than into a new Serie A chapter.
