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Mauro Icardi, a 33-year-old Argentine forward, is negotiating his transfer to Olympiacos after becoming a free agent following the end of his contract with Galatasaray. Reports from Greece indicate formal talks are ongoing to seal a two-season deal, a move that would immediately strengthen the squad of newly appointed Imanol Alguacil.
The striker ended his contract with the Turkish club on June 30th and is free to sign without a transfer fee between clubs. This condition allows Olympiacos to proceed with the player despite most major European transfer windows having closed.
📰 Olympiakos have reportedly made formal contacts with Argentine striker Mauro Icardi.
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Mauro Icardi negotiates a two-year contract
Talks for Mauro Icardi have intensified in recent hours. Information from Greece indicates that the Piraeus club has already had formal discussions and is working on a potential two-season deal.
Icardi enters the free-agent market after four seasons at Galatasaray, initially on loan and later on a permanent basis. The Turkish club paid 10 million euros to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 to secure his rights.
His last season concluded with 14 goals in 31 Süper Lig matches, along with an assist. Throughout his time in Istanbul, he accumulated 77 goals in 134 official games before leaving due to the end of his contract.
Olympiacos' interest is also influenced by their attacking situation. Ayoub El Kaabi suffered a serious injury, prompting the club to look for another striker to complement the position held by Mexican player Armando González.

Imanol Alguacil may receive a new forward
The potential addition coincides with the start of a new era in the dugout. Imanol Alguacil was officially announced on September 10th as the replacement for José Luis Mendilibar, who was dismissed after two and a half years in charge of the team.
Alguacil, 55, returns to European football after his stint with Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. Prior to that, he managed 330 matches with the Real Sociedad first team between 2018 and 2025, winning the Copa del Rey during his tenure.
Icardi's arrival would provide the coach with a forward experienced in Serie A, Ligue 1, and Süper Lig. The Argentine has scored 210 goals in 381 league matches throughout his career, playing for clubs like Sampdoria, Inter Milan, PSG, and Galatasaray.
Being a free agent also facilitates a transfer without a fee. The remaining step is to reach a contractual agreement between the parties and adjust the financial terms to the club's salary structure.
The Greek market remains open to finalizing the transfer in the coming days. Discussions will need to materialize into a definitive agreement for Mauro Icardi to travel to Piraeus, undergo a medical examination, and potentially become one of the first reinforcements during Imanol Alguacil's tenure at Olympiacos.
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