11.06.2026 00:00
While no agreement has yet been reached in the contract negotiations between Icardi and Galatasaray, the star player's agent has commented on the allegations, saying, "I have difficulty understanding why the names River Plate, Racing, or Newell's Old Boys keep being brought up for the past three months. We have not met or held talks with any of these clubs. I hope this media circus ends as soon as possible."
While uncertainty continues regarding the future of Galatasaray's Argentine star Mauro Icardi, the player's agent Elio Pino has fiercely dismissed recent transfer rumors.
CLAIMS HEAT UP FOR ICARDI
It is reported that the red-yellow management offered the experienced striker a new contract ahead of the new season preparations starting in July, but no official response has been received from Icardi yet. As Galatasaray awaits, claims in the Argentine press that the forward will return to his home country have intensified.
"WE HAVEN'T MET WITH ANYONE"
Agent Elio Pino, making very clear and strong statements on the matter to TYC Sports, stated that the news is completely baseless. Expressing his discomfort with the speculation, Pino said, "Mauro absolutely has no intention of continuing his career in Argentina. For the last three months, I have struggled to understand why names like River Plate, Racing, or Newell's Old Boys are constantly being brought up. We have not met or held talks with any of these clubs. I even read articles in the press about officials who allegedly approved or blocked Icardi's transfer to Argentina. With all due respect to the mentioned clubs and their valuable players, I say clearly; the Argentina option is not even on our agenda. I hope this media circus created ends as soon as possible."