Lazio revive Icardi chase as free striker eyes Rome

Lazio have re‑opened negotiations with free‑agent Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, who became unattached after terminating his contract with Galatasaray, as Serie A has already begun. The Roman club says the forward is now more willing to consider a move, provided the financial terms suit him.

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Con la Serie A ya empezada, Lazio sit top of the table with ten points from four matches, unbeaten after three victories and a draw. The club’s cup run faltered early, losing to Mantova in the Coppa Italia.

Current forwards include Matteo Cancellieri, Andrea Pinamonti, Albert Gudmundsson, Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin, while recent signing Diogo Leite adds depth to the attack.

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Icardi's potential return to Italy

Agregar Olé en Icardi a la Lazio, Ma, the 33‑year‑old striker began his career at Sampdoria before moving to Inter in 2013, where he captained the side. He later joined Paris Saint‑Germain in 2019 and subsequently Galatasaray, leaving the Turkish club on 1 July and becoming a free agent.

CON the club’s director Fabiani explained that two squad slots remain open and that the market never sleeps. The Lazio hierarchy has resumed contact with Icardi’s agent, and Gennaro Gattuso is expected to meet the player in the coming days to assess the feasibility of the deal.

Ci the Argentine has indicated a greater willingness to join the capital side, but only if the contract figures align with his expectations. Should the terms prove satisfactory, Icardi could provide the experienced Serie A striker Lazio seek to reinforce their forward line.