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Icardi has been offered to Juventus

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September 22, 2026

Mauro Icardi has once again been linked with a move to Juventus, with the Argentine striker emerging as a potential free-agent opportunity for the Bianconeri.

The 33-year-old is currently without a club following the expiration of his contract with Galatasaray on June 30. His availability makes the situation particularly intriguing, as any interested club could sign him immediately without having to wait for the January transfer window.

According to TuttoJuve, both Juventus and AC Milan are monitoring the striker’s situation. However, there is an important clarification: there have been no official contacts between Juventus and Icardi’s representatives at this stage.

For now, therefore, the Argentine should be viewed as a potential market opportunity rather than a player involved in an advanced negotiation with the Bianconeri.

Icardi Available Without a Transfer Fee

Icardi’s free-agent status could make him an attractive option for clubs looking for experience in attack without committing to a significant transfer fee.

Any potential deal would primarily involve negotiations over his salary, contract length and possible signing bonus. That financial flexibility could make the former Galatasaray striker an option for several clubs looking to strengthen their attacking departments without making a major investment in the transfer market.

Juventus’ interest, if it develops further, would therefore depend largely on the club’s assessment of the striker’s sporting value and financial demands.

Lazio Also Considered Icardi

In recent days, Lazio had appeared to be one of the clubs most closely associated with the Argentine. According to reports from Spain, the Biancocelesti had once again considered Icardi as a potential option.

However, Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly against the idea of making the move. Lazio have already added Andrea Pinamonti and Albert Gudmundsson to their attacking options, and the coach does not want to disrupt the balance of the squad built during the summer transfer window by bringing in another striker.

For now, Icardi remains without a club — and with Juventus and Milan reportedly keeping an eye on his situation, the coming weeks could reveal whether this latest link develops into something more concrete.