30.05.2026 16:30
Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray is about to expire, has returned to Istanbul for new contract negotiations. While it is claimed that the Argentine star finds the annual salary offer of 4 million euros insufficient and has not accepted the second striker role, it is also alleged that head coach Okan Buruk wants to transfer a new center forward. The talks between the parties are expected to intensify in the coming days.
Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray is about to expire, has returned to Istanbul for new contract negotiations. It is claimed that the Argentine star has not yet reached an agreement with the management regarding his salary expectations and role within the team.
HE CUT SHORT HIS JAPAN VACATION
Mauro Icardi, whose future at Galatasaray remains uncertain, has arrived in Istanbul for contract negotiations. The 32-year-old striker, who was on vacation in Japan, is said to have cut his program short and returned to Turkey to closely follow the new contract process. According to reports, Icardi wants to personally take part in future negotiations.
HIS AGENT CONTINUES NEGOTIATIONS
It has been learned that the Argentine star's agent, Elio Pino, has been conducting negotiations with the Galatasaray management for some time. However, despite the contacts between the parties, it is stated that a common ground has not yet been reached. Therefore, it is claimed that Icardi has decided to become directly involved in the process.
SALARY CRISIS CONTINUES
The most significant obstacle in the negotiations is said to be the annual salary. It is claimed that President Dursun Özbek, who wants Icardi to stay with the team, offered a net annual salary of 4 million euros. However, it is reported that agent Elio Pino did not accept this offer and there is a significant gap between the parties regarding the salary.
HE IS NOT KEEN ON BEING A SECOND STRIKER
Another point of disagreement between the parties is the player's role within the team. Due to Victor Osimhen's current position as the team's primary striker, it is stated that Icardi does not want to be considered as a second striker. The Argentine star is said to be demanding a guaranteed regular place in the lineup.
OKAN BURUK WANTS A NEW STRIKER
It is also claimed that Galatasaray Technical Director Okan Buruk wants a new striker to be transferred even if Icardi stays with the team. Therefore, it is stated that the experienced striker may find it difficult to get the playing time he expects, and negotiations between the parties have stalled at this point.