02.09.2026 16:50
After his contract with Galatasaray expired and he left the team, Mauro Icardi's new destination was expected to be Lazio. The Argentine striker, who was said to respond positively to the Italian team's offer, surprisingly rejected the 2+1 year offer. It was stated that Lazio's absence from the Champions League was influential in Icardi's decision.
Mauro Icardi, who has ended his Galatasaray adventure, faces an uncertain future. The Argentine star, whose contract with the yellow-reds has expired and who now holds his free transfer status, has not yet reached an agreement with a new club.
One of the most serious options for Icardi was Lazio. It was reported that the Italian club had made an official offer to the 33-year-old striker and that the parties were close to an agreement, but an unexpected development occurred.
ICARDI REJECTED LAZIO
According to the news on Sky Sport, Mauro Icardi did not accept Lazio's 2+1 year contract offer. It was stated that the Italian club presented an offer reaching approximately 4 million euros including bonuses, but the Argentine striker did not respond positively to the terms.
THE REASON IS THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
It was noted that one of the reasons Icardi does not want to go to Lazio is that the Italian team will not compete in the Champions League. It was stated that the experienced striker, who wants to play for a team with high sporting goals in the next part of his career, will evaluate other offers that come his way.
RETURN TO ITALY WAS EXPECTED
Because Icardi had previously played in Serie A for many years, the Lazio option was seen as one of the strong possibilities. The Argentine star had made a name for himself in Italy, especially with his performances in the Inter jersey. After the Lazio offer was turned down, the question of where Icardi, who holds his own free transfer, will play next has become a matter of curiosity once again.