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Mauro Icardi seeks return to Inter after Galatasaray stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:06 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Mauro Icardi seeks return to Inter after Galatasaray stint

Summary

Mauro Icardi remains a free agent following his time at Galatasaray and aimed to rejoin Inter during the summer transfer window. Despite interest from Lazio, Parma, and Juventus, he has not signed with a new club. Sources report that Icardi would have accepted a reduced salary to serve as a backup for Inter's attacking options but was deemed surplus by the management. His previous tenure at Inter from 2013 to 2019 ended poorly, influencing the current situation. Meanwhile, Inter's forward Francesco Pio Esposito is attracting interest from clubs like Arsenal, with a contract that could keep him at the club long-term.

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Status Watch

•Icardi ended his Galatasaray stint and is currently a free agent.
•He prioritized a return to Inter but received no offer.
•Interest from Lazio, Parma, and Juventus has not materialized into deals.
•Inter management believes they have sufficient options in the forward position.
•Esposito remains a target for Arsenal and other clubs.

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What they're saying

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Mauro Icardi is still a free agent after wrapping up his four-year run at Galatasaray, and his priority was to return to Inter during the summer. Other sides tested the waters, like Lazio, Parma, and ...
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