Lazio want free agent Icardi after Galatasaray adventure | OneFootball

Lazio have contacted free agent Mauro Icardi to see if he wants a return to Serie A, claim Sky Sport Italia, after his contract with Galatasaray expired.

The Biancocelesti are known to be looking for a striker and have a very limited budget at their disposal, so are keeping a close eye on free agents.

Icardi approached by Lazio

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JANUARY 25: Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Istanbulspor at Rams Park on January 25, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport Italia this evening, the Aquile have made contact with his entourage to ask about salary demands.

A big sticking point is that Icardi would prefer to wait until he can find a club in the Champions League, but could be tempted to change his mind for regular playing time.

The Argentine scored 121 goals with 31 assists in 219 Serie A appearances.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 26: Mauro Icardi of FC Internazionale claps the hands during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Empoli FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 26, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November 2024, but still contributed 16 goals in 47 games for Galatasaray last season.

The 33-year-old Argentina international is certainly no stranger to Italian football, as he first came to Sampdoria in 2011 from the Barcelona youth academy.

He was sold to Inter for €13m in 2013, then clashes behind the scenes saw him sold to Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.

Icardi continued his career with Galatasaray from 2022 until his contract was allowed to run down in June 2026.