07.08.2026 09:35
A surprise development occurred at the farewell ceremony that Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek announced he had planned for Mauro Icardi. It was claimed that the Argentine striker did not respond positively to the invitation from the yellow-reds and was upset due to the decision to part ways.
A new development has occurred regarding the departure process of Mauro Icardi, whose contract Galatasaray did not renew. President Dursun Özbek recently stated that they wanted to organize a farewell ceremony worthy of Galatasaray for the Argentine star and that they had conveyed the invitation to Icardi.
ICARDI DECLINES THE INVITATION
According to the news in Sabah, Mauro Icardi did not respond positively to the Galatasaray management's farewell ceremony invitation. It was claimed that the experienced striker is upset due to the red-yellow management's decision not to continue with him and therefore did not look favorably upon the invitation.
DURSUN ÖZBEK HAD ANNOUNCED THE INVITATION
Dursun Özbek, in his statement about Icardi approximately a week ago, used the following expressions:
"I think that the service he provided to us should never be forgotten. He is one of our iconic players. A farewell period has come. We planned a farewell ceremony that would befit Galatasaray and where the services he provided would also make headlines. We conveyed it to him, and I am waiting for his response."
SCORED 77 GOALS AT GALATASARAY
Mauro Icardi played in 134 matches during his four seasons with the Galatasaray jersey. During this period, the Argentine striker put up a performance of 77 goals and 25 assists.