Elche keeps Icardi in sight

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07/09/26 21:30:00

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The Elche transfer market keeps Mauro Icardi, a 33-year-old Argentine forward, among the options to strengthen their attack after the player's contract with Galatasaray ended on June 30. Elche still has two free spots after the transfer window closure and is considering exploring the free agent market.

Elche keeps Icardi among the available forwards

Icardi's contract situation allows Elche to negotiate his signing without paying a transfer fee to Galatasaray. The Turkish Football Federation confirms that the Argentine's connection with the Istanbul club ended on June 30, 2026, which enables him to seek a new destination as a free agent.

The forward concluded his time in Turkey after four seasons. Between 2022 and 2026, Icardi played 134 matches with Galatasaray, scoring 77 goals and winning four Turkish Leagues, a Turkish Cup, and a Super Cup.

His last season ended with 14 goals and 1 assist in 31 Süper Lig matches, according to Opta Analyst records. Although his playing time was less consistent than in previous seasons, he maintained significant goal-scoring numbers during the 2025/26 season.

Icardi's potential is part of a list of free agents that Elche is monitoring. The club did not secure another forward during the regular transfer market and is still considering adding a fourth attacker to Martín Anselmi's squad.

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Fer Niño, Ponce, and Osorio define the attack situation

Elche already has Fer Niño, a 25-year-old forward who joined from Burgos in the summer with a contract until June 2030. The transfer amounted to around 4 million euros, while Villarreal retains 30% of his rights.

Niño has started the season with 1 goal in 3 LaLiga matches, having scored 7 goals in 39 games for Burgos during the 2025/26 season. His presence, along with Ezequiel Ponce and Abiel Osorio, explains why the club is considering an additional reinforcement without an urgent need at the position.

Elche's remaining priority is also in goalkeeping. The club ended the market with two free spots and continues to assess the possibility of signing a goalkeeper without a contract, although Pedro Schinocca stated after the window closure that the club is content with Matías Dituro and Jesús Iturbe.

Among the available goalkeepers is Neto, who crossed paths with Anselmi at Botafogo in early 2026. Meanwhile, Icardi's name remains on the table as an offensive option, although there is currently no confirmation of an agreement between the Argentine and Elche.

The next steps will depend on the club's decisions regarding those two available spots: Elche can sign free agents after the market closure if they meet registration requirements. Icardi, now detached from Galatasaray, will continue to be one of the options to consider as the club decides whether to use any of their remaining slots.

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