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Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Mauro Icardi, Paul-Georges Ntep
- Updated: October 19, 2016
The wife and agent of Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi has confirmed the striker will not be leaving the Nerazzurri, denting the hopes of Liverpool and Arsenal of taking advantage of his current situation in the Italian fashion capital.
As reported by Football Italia, Icardi has come under fire from a group of supporters over a controversial chapter in his book. The Curva Nord demanded the club revoke his captaincy and said they were finished with the hitman:
There are no more excuses. We considered him young, a bit of an idiot (like many), but deep down a good lad. Instead this is an individual who cannot be allowed to wear the Inter armband. It’s not for us, but Inter simply don’t deserve this.
You are finished with us. You’re done. TAKE THE ARMBAND OFF, YOU CLOWN. Yes, that is what we demand.
But speaking to the Argentine press (h/t Football Italia), Wanda Icardi said her husband is determined to stay with Inter, having just signed a new long-term deal. Asked if he would leave, she said:
Absolutely not. He has just renewed his contract for five years, which includes a termination clause of €110 m for foreign teams.
There have been offers from other clubs, but Inter conducted themselves in an incredible way with Mauro. He has always worked hard to stay at the club.
She previously told …