Icardi’s Galatasaray row: denies exit, hints at future, ‘you’ll miss me’ | OneFootball

Mauro Icardi exploded on his social media with a strong statement in which he explained the situation he is experiencing at Galatasaray. Rumors about a possible departure of the Argentine striker from the team stirred things up, prompting him to respond forcefully against Turkish media and journalists.

Through his Instagram stories, the striker detailed the situation: “I understand that my name sells for you and that some Turkish ‘journalists’ want to claim that the club called me to inform me about my ‘non-renewal’ of my contract… But not only did no one call me, but they didn’t call my agent either.”

Under the title «Fake News», Icardi showed his anger. A few days ago, the local outlet Fanatik reported that, between knee injuries and his contract—which ends at the close of the season on June 30, 2026—the Argentine’s future would be far from Galatasaray.

“Do you want to sell a story that isn’t a story because my contract ends in June 2026 to cover up yesterday’s defeat?” he remarked. The Turkish side lost 1-0 to Monaco on matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League and sits 18th in the group with 9 points.

Finally, Icardi concluded emphatically: “Rest assured that when my contract ends, I will leave with my head held high, and in the hypothetical case that I leave earlier, it will be solely and 100% my decision, no one else’s. Sending you a kiss. You have Icardi for a few more months. Enjoy, because you’ll miss me later.”

During his stay in Turkey since 2022, the Rosario native has scored 68 goals in 107 matches and is one of the team’s stars alongside Nigerian Victor Osimhen. However, physical issues and the Nigerian’s strong performances have meant he alternates this season between starting and coming off the bench, even though he is the captain.

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