Bombshell! Italian press put Mauro Icardi on Benfica's radar | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic have many clubs interested in them in this transfer window, and Benfica are already taking some precautions in case any departures are confirmed. This Friday, the Italian press reports that the Club of Light has already begun contacts... for Mauro Icardi.

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, the Galatasaray Argentine forward is nearing the end of his contract and there has still been no progress on his renewal with the Turkish club, which leaves him available on a free transfer.

The same source adds that Benfica have already made inquiries about the Turkish champions’ striker, who would be a real option if there is any departure from the Eagles’ attacking line-up. Juventus also sounded out Mauro Icardi last January, but did not push ahead to begin negotiations with the 33-year-old player.

The striker joined Galatasaray in 2022/23 on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, where his 23 goals and eight assists in just 26 matches were enough to convince the Turkish club to pay 10 million euros to make the move permanent.

This season, playing for Galatasaray, Mauro Icardi — valued at 4 million euros — made 47 appearances: 31 in the Turkish League, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Turkish Cup and two in the Turkish Super Cup. In the 2,093 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Argentine forward scored 16 goals and provided three assists.

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