A year ago, Mauro Icardi decided to return to Galatasaray, amidst the cheers of his fans. After a first season with 22 goals and 7 assists, there was a lot of anticipation to have the centre forward again, this time permanently. Ten million to PSG, but above all 11 million euros per year – for a three-year contract – which, in fact, took him off the market other than the Arab one for a long time. Even if there was a moment, last November, when Real Madrid had asked for information. If the matter had been looked into, Icardi would have freed himself in some way. Instead, this year 25 goals and 9 assists, in fact having an impact on the goals on average once per game.
Icardi has said several times that he will not consider offers from Italian clubs other than Inter. So a return to Serie A will be practically impossible, given that the Nerazzurri will hardly ever bet on him. Probably for the next contract they will have to look at one of the “emerging” countries, such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
This is the press release that appeared on the official website of Paris Saint Germain to bid farewell to the former Inter striker. “Mauro Icardi, loaned to Galatasaray in the 2022-2023 season, has joined the Turkish club permanently. Paris Saint-Germain wishes Mauro much success for the rest of his career.”