Mauro Icardi returned to Türkiye after spending the holidays in Argentina with his daughters and, almost immediately, his sporting future once again became the center of attention.
Galatasaray made him a formal offer to renew his contract, but with a condition that surprised even the player himself:a 50% reduction in his salary.
According to the Turkish press, the club's management presented a renewal draft for two seasons, although the second would be optional and would be subject to sporting and physical objectives.
Mauro Icardi tendría un bajo rendimiento físico
The most sensitive point of the negotiation is the financial aspect. Currently, Icardi receives around 10 million dollars per year, an amount that Galatasaray considers high in the current context. The offer stipulates that the forward would earn half of that amount.
People close to the club acknowledge that the intention is to sit down and negotiate face to face with the footballer during the month of January. The management knows that this is not a simple conversation, since the forward from Rosario is one of the team's greatest recent idols and has the unconditional support of the fans, who are pressuring for him to continue wearing Galatasaray's jersey.
What could happen if Mauro Icardi doesn't accept the renewal?
The Argentine forward's current contract expires in June 2026. If he doesn't accept the offer, Icardi will hold his transfer rights when the deal ends and will be able to freely negotiate his next destination.
In that context,in recent weeks there have been rumors linking him with River Plate, although people close to him have categorically ruled out any ongoing negotiations.
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Despite the internal doubts, the forward's numbers remain solid. In the current season, Galatasaray is leading the championship andIcardi ranks third on the scorers' chart, with nine goals in 16 matches, just three goals behind the top scorer, Eldor Shomurodov.
However, his comings and goings between Argentina and Türkiye, and his love scandal in a conservative society such as that of the Middle East, would be the factors that work against him.
