02.07.2026 10:00
The uncertainty surrounding whether Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray has ended, will stay with the team has given way to a definite separation. The yellow-red management has completely closed the doors to the Argentine star, who did not respond to Dursun Özbek's offer of 4+1 million euros annually for a long time and later began to look favorably upon the offer.
After 4 successful years at Galatasaray, the fate of Mauro Icardi, who is reaching the end of his contract, is starting to become clear. In the yellow-red camp, which has been working for a long time to keep the Argentine star, who has become a fan favorite, at the club, the course of the transfer suddenly changed.
ICARDI TOOK A STEP BACK, WARMED TO THE OFFER
It was previously known that President Dursun Özbek's administration had offered Icardi a new contract worth 4+1 million euros annually. According to a report in the Milliyet newspaper; the experienced striker, who did not respond to this attractive offer for a long time and went into a waiting pattern, has recently changed his stance and started to look favorably on the offer. However, this "step back" from the Argentine star did not receive the expected response from the yellow-red camp.
MANAGEMENT BROKE THE THREAD: DOORS CLOSED
After Icardi's change in attitude, all eyes turned to the Galatasaray management, and the decision from the club surprised everyone.
"It was learned that the Galatasaray management, annoyed by being kept waiting for a long time during the contract process, completely closed the doors to Mauro Icardi, who changed his decision and felt regret. It was stated that the yellow-reds definitely do not consider continuing with the Argentine star, regardless of the conditions."
ROUTE BACK TO ITALY: CONTACTS CONTINUE
It was learned that Icardi, who accelerated his departure preparations after this clear stance from the Galatasaray management, emptied his home in Istanbul in recent weeks. Information suggests that the experienced forward, who wants to continue his career in Europe, is in close contact with Italian teams and is preparing to sign a contract with a Serie A club that meets his demands.
GALATASARAY CAREER ENDED IN NUMBERS
The 33-year-old Argentine star, who achieved unforgettable successes wearing the yellow-red jersey and played a leading role in championships with his goals, played 134 matches for Galatasaray and contributed 77 goals and 25 assists.