Mauro Icardi Returns to Serie A: The Incredible Deal in the Works

Is Mauro Icardi Returning to Serie A? Sensational rumors of the Argentine striker’s return to Italy have been confirmed in recent hours: according to Sky Sport, the former Inter captain—currently a free agent following his departure from Galatasaray—has reportedly been contacted by an Italian club, and negotiations are underway.

Lazio is reportedly interested: the Biancocelesti are looking to bolster Gennaro Gattuso’s attack and have set their sights on the Argentine striker, who parted ways with Galatasaray after contract renewal talks broke down.

Icardi, who in recent months has also been linked to Milan and Juventus, is currently training on his own with a private fitness coach, and his physical condition will need to be assessed following his latest long layoff due to a knee injury. According to Sky, Lazio is firmly pursuing this path, and news could emerge soon.

Clearly, Icardi will have to lower his salary demands; if he is willing to do so, the deal could go through. In Italy, Icardi played for Sampdoria and Inter, scoring 122 goals in 221 Serie A matches. After leaving Inter, he spent three years at PSG before moving to Turkey in 2022.

Meanwhile, Lazio is active on multiple fronts in the transfer market. Negotiations with Inter for Davide Frattesi have just concluded successfully: the Roman midfielder will join the Biancocelesti in a deal worth a total of 15 million euros, covering both the loan and the buyout option, with Inter retaining a 50% share of any future resale. This signing was strongly sought after by Gattuso, who knows the player well having coached him as head coach of the national team. Frattesi’s arrival gives the Calabrian coach peace of mind regarding the midfield, allowing the club to now focus more decisively on the attacking line.