07.07.2026 20:01
Sports commentator Ahmet Çakar claimed that Mauro Icardi could transfer to Fenerbahçe and evaluated the scenario of moving to the archrival. Çakar stated that no transfer fee would be paid and emphasized that an annual salary of around 5-6 million Euros would not be a problem for Fenerbahçe.
A striking claim has come from sports commentator Ahmet Çakar regarding Mauro Icardi, whose future at Galatasaray remains uncertain and whose contract process has turned into an endless saga. Çakar made groundbreaking assessments by suggesting that the Argentine star striker could transfer to Fenerbahçe.
''WITH İSMAİL KARTAL...''
Ahmet Çakar, discussing the possibility of Mauro Icardi wearing the Fenerbahçe jersey, commented on the on-field outcomes of the scenario of moving to the arch-rival, saying, "If Icardi gets motivated and goes to İsmail Kartal at Fenerbahçe, and regains his former strength with a rigorous training program there for a month, he would make an incredible contribution to the team."
''THE COST IS PEANUTS FOR FENERBAHÇE''
Addressing the financial aspect of this transfer, the famous commentator noted that no transfer fee would be paid and stated that an annual salary of around 5-6 million Euros would not be a problem for Fenerbahçe. Referring to other high-profile transfers, Çakar said, "In a football market where 30-40 million Euros are thrown around for names like Cherif and Kante, these figures are like peanuts for Icardi."
GAVE HISTORICAL EXAMPLES
Ahmet Çakar, recalling symbolic names who directly transferred between arch-rivals in Turkish football history, cited the impact of stars like Tanju Çolak, Feyyaz Uçar, and Selçuk Yula in their eras. Çakar implied that Icardi could also make history in Turkish football with a similar move.