Icardi 'courted assiduously by Lazio' as free agent, says representative
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Mauro Icardi's representative confirms that Lazio are actively pursuing the Argentine striker as a free agent ahead of the summer window.
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Attributed to original sourceMauro Icardi is a free agent and his representative confirms ‘Lazio are courting him assiduously,’ but he is looking above all for ‘a lifestyle choice.’
The Argentine spent much of his early career in Italy with Sampdoria and then Inter, until his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.
He moved on to Galatasaray in 2022, where he remained until his contract was allowed to expire on June 30 this year.
Icardi on Lazio radar TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images) It is no secret that Lazio have made an approach , but he has so far been hesitant to accept a club that isn’t in any European competition this season and already crashed out of the Coppa Italia.
“Mauro is evaluating the best project, a lifestyle choice rather than an economic one,” representative Letterio Pino told Sky Sport Italia.
“Mauro wants to choose a beautiful city and a wonderful place to play his football.”
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – April 21: Como linked Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Pendikspor at Rams Park on April 21, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) When pressed on the approach from Lazio, the Icardi agent did not deny that Gennaro Gattuso’s side was particularly enthusiastic.
“Lazio are courting him assiduously, it is one of the options we are considering,” he confessed.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Lazio, looks on before the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Although the Aquile have struggled in the Coppa Italia, knocked out 2-0 at home by Mantova, they did win their first two Serie A matches against Bologna and Genoa.
Other proposals on the table for Icardi are believed to come from Club Atletico Platense, Besiktas, Benfica, Real Betis and Sao Paulo.
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What happened
Mauro Icardi, who is currently unattached after leaving Galatasaray, is being heavily pursued by Lazio according to his representative. The Serie A side are looking to bolster their attacking options and see the experienced Argentine forward as a strong free-agent addition. Lazio have been actively courting Icardi, though no agreement has been confirmed yet. The move would represent a notable return to Italian football for Icardi, who previously starred for Sampdoria and Inter Milan.
Chance analysis
Lazio's pursuit of Mauro Icardi underlines their ambition to add proven Serie A pedigree to their frontline on a free transfer. A player who once led the Capocannoniere race and thrived in Italian football brings a clinical finishing profile, though his injury record and off-pield questions complicate the picture. If Lazio can land him on reasonable terms, the deal would inject experience and goals into their squad, while offering Icardi a platform to re-establish himself in a league he knows well.
If completed, Icardi's arrival would strengthen Lazio's attack with a proven Serie A striker but introduces durability and off-field risk factors.