Inter definitively rules out Icardi
The Argentine forward has been offering himself for months even with a considerable salary reduction
Mauro Icardi, the Argentine forward aged 33, is seeking to return to Italy as a free agent after ending his contract with Galatasaray on June 30. The striker has attempted to become the new signing of Inter Milan, but their president, Giuseppe Marotta, has ruled out the signing. Juventus of Turin appears as another possible option for the upcoming January market.
Mauro Icardi's prime at Inter Milan was insane ⚽️ Inter Milan 3-2 Milan 📅 15-10-2017 🏆 Serie A https://t.co/WjL6oX3Dem
— RetroPlus (@retro_plus) December 5, 2024
According to Fabrizio Romano, Icardi has been offering his services to Inter since the beginning of the summer, both personally and through intermediaries. The Argentine is willing to accept a significant salary reduction and even take on a secondary role to facilitate his return.
Mauro Icardi receives a rejection from Inter Milan
Inter Milan is not considering bringing back Mauro Icardi despite the player’s offers. Giuseppe Marotta confirmed on November 3 that the club does not plan to sign another forward, regardless of the economic conditions of the deal. Real Betis has contacted Icardi.
The president's stance is in line with Cristian Chivu's sporting plans. Currently, the coach has Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny as offensive options, so he does not see the need to sign a fifth attacker.
Icardi had shown his willingness to occupy precisely that position within the squad. However, the Italian executives believe that the recent absences in attack have been circumstantial and do not justify the addition of another player.
The Argentine knows the club well after defending its colors between 2013 and 2019. During that time, he even became the captain and was one of the team's top scorers, although his departure eventually took him to PSG.
🚨❌ Inter president Marotta: “Mauro Icardi is NOT part of our plans”. “We are not considering any additional striker”, told Sky Sport. https://t.co/L7d90WNuHG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 3, 2026
Juventus of Turin, another alternative for Mauro Icardi
The rejection from Inter has not changed the striker's intentions. His goal remains to return to Serie A, a competition in which he also played for Sampdoria before moving to Milan.
Juventus of Turin already explored his possible signing during the past January 2026. According to Fabrizio Romano, Icardi was willing to accept the proposal when he was still with Galatasaray, although the discussions did not conclude in an agreement.
Now his situation is different. The striker has been without a club since July 2026, meaning any interested club could sign him without having to pay a transfer fee. Salary conditions and the length of the contract would be the main aspects to negotiate.
We must not forget about Lazio, which was close to acquiring his services last summer. The Roman team was another of the alternatives considered by the Argentine to return to Italian football.
Icardi wants to resolve his future in January
Being a free agent allows Mauro Icardi to negotiate without relying on another club. However, there is still no official confirmation that Juventus or Lazio have presented a new proposal.
The upcoming market in January 2027 could be decisive. With Inter Milan ruled out for now, Icardi will need to see if Juventus of Turin reactivates their interest or if another opportunity arises in Italy to continue his career.
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