The Argentinian star has never truly faded from Inter’s memory, and the club’s leadership keeps doors open for a possible reunion.
One line often cited seems fitting here: some loves never truly end, they circle around and eventually come back. After stints in Paris and Istanbul, Mauro Icardi appears to be weighing a return to Inter, the club he captained and served for six seasons.
Make no mistake: nothing is concrete yet, and negotiations are far from simple. Still, there are intriguing pieces on the board that could help complete a nostalgic Inter puzzle that fans are watching closely.
As the chorus goes, the fans never stopped cherishing Icardi. It is not a coincidence that recent reports hinted at his desire to rejoin Italy with Inter, rekindling a bond that endures in many hearts in Milan and beyond. [Goal]
Icardi’s numbers at Galatasaray
In Istanbul, the forward has found himself again in peak form: with Galatasaray he has tallied 35 goals and 10 assists across 40 appearances. This season he opened strongly, already delivering 12 goals and 2 assists over 14 matches. In other words, he is contributing at a goal per game pace, a feat mirrored in memorable moments such as the Champions League clash at Old Trafford against Manchester United. [Goal]
Background on the transfer market
A report from Tuttosport outlined that during the most recent transfer window Icardi drew interest from several top Italian clubs to return to Serie A. In Italy, Inter remained his primary option. The club’s management reportedly asked his representatives to align their plans with Inter, yet the Nerazzurri chose other routes with Thuram, Sánchez, and Arnautovic to reinforce the attack alongside Lautaro. [Goal]
Marotta’s words
Inter’s sporting director, Giuseppe Marotta, commented with a provocative line: Icardi or Lukaku, he hinted, then added that Icardi had shown superior form in the past. The player left Inter for PSG in 2019 for a 50 million euro transfer after a challenging season, a turbulent extension process, public remarks from his wife and agent Wanda Nara, and the eventual departure of the captaincy from Handanovic. [Goal]
Can he come back in January?
Marotta’s stance appears clear: unlike Lukaku, the door to Icardi would not be shut. Yet such talk remains speculative rather than a reflection of current facts. Inter’s attack in Serie A has tallied 21 goals in eight games, suggesting reinforcements may not be immediately necessary, though the club continues to weigh options, including Sanchez and the rather fragile Arnautovic. Some outlets have floated a strong interest in Porto’s Taremi as a potential addition. [Goal]
In any case, discussions are premature. Icardi waits with interest, and the Inter side now looks as competitive as it has in years past, making a potential return a real talking point for fans and pundits alike. [Goal]