17.12.2025 16:50
Galatasaray's Argentine star Mauro Icardi's manager, Elio Pino, responded to the statements made by Fenerbahçe's former executive Selahattin Baki regarding Icardi. Pino stated that the initial contact came from Galatasaray and that discussions were also held with Fenerbahçe, but Icardi preferred Galatasaray's sporting project.
Galatasaray's Argentine star Mauro Icardi's manager Elio Pino responded to the statements made by Fenerbahçe's former executive Selahattin Baki regarding Icardi.
HE MADE A STATEMENT ON TRT SPOR
Elio Pino spoke to TRT Spor to clarify the process following Selahattin Baki's evaluations about the Argentine footballer. Pino shared details of the contacts that took place during the transfer period.
"THE FIRST CONTACT CAME FROM GALATASARAY"
Pino stated in his remarks that the first contact was established from the Galatasaray side. He expressed that Erden Timur and George Gardi reached out to them, adding that at that time Mauro Icardi aimed to secure his place at PSG.
"WE ALSO DISCUSSED WITH FENERBAHÇE"
Emphasizing that the sports project offered by Galatasaray was quite attractive for Icardi, Pino revealed that Fenerbahçe also contacted them during this process. Elio Pino stated that he personally met with the Fenerbahçe President and Vice President, expressing that after the discussions, Icardi preferred Galatasaray's project.
WHAT DID SELAHATTİN BAKİ SAY?
Selahattin Baki, in a program he attended, stated regarding Mauro Icardi, "He was first offered to us. We did not want Icardi. The technical team and the board of directors found him unsuitable due to his lifestyle."