Surprise suitor for Icardi! Talks have started

Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray expired on June 30, has not yet been able to reach an agreement with a team despite the 5-month period that has passed.

A surprising claim was made from Spain regarding the future of the 33-year-old Argentinian football player who was left vacant.

According to the news of Fichajes; Real Betis, one of the La Liga teams, put Mauro Icardi on its agenda after coach Manuel Pellegrini wanted to increase the alternatives in the offensive line in the second half of the season.

It was stated that the first contacts were made with the representatives of the Argentine striker, but no official offer has been made yet, and the fact that the transfer fee will not be paid is seen as an important opportunity by the Andalusian team.

It has been noted that the biggest obstacle to the transfer of Icardi, who is stated to have earned a salary of approximately 10 million euros in Galatasaray last season, to Real Betis is currently the salary issue. It was reported that this amount was far beyond Betis' payment possibilities and that Icardi had to make a serious reduction in his last salary in order to be transferred to the Sevilla team.

It is claimed that, in addition to Real Betis, Juventus, Elche, Everton, Tottenham, Benfica and PAOK are also interested in Icardi.

The Argentinian center forward, who played 134 official matches in the 4 seasons he spent in Galatasaray, directly contributed to a total of 102 goals by producing 77 goals - 25 assists and had his name written in golden letters in the history of the club.