Contract talks were ongoing: Lucas Torreira's notable Icardi post

Galatasaray's Uruguayan player Lucas Torreira has fueled speculation about Mauro Icardi's contract situation by posting a photo with the Argentine striker on social media. Torreira captioned the image with the words "He's staying" and a Galatasaray-colored heart emoji, suggesting confidence in Icardi's continued presence at the club.

The post comes amid ongoing contract negotiations between Galatasaray and Icardi. The club, led by President Dursun Özbek, has reportedly offered the star striker a two-year deal with an option for a third year, with an annual salary of 5 million Euros plus bonuses. However, Icardi's camp is said to be seeking a higher annual wage of at least 7 million Euros, along with a guarantee of playing in a certain number of matches next season and a three-year contract with a one-year option.

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He's staying

Galatasaray's management has reportedly rejected the "playing guarantee" clause and is hesitant about the proposed contract duration. While President Özbek is open to revising the annual salary, he has firmly stated his opposition to the guaranteed playing time and the extended contract length. Özbek previously commented on Icardi's significant contribution to the team's championship wins, stating that the player had received the love and respect he desired at Galatasaray and that the club had made a fair offer based on performance and ethical values.

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Mauro Icardi gave great service to Galatasaray. He contributed to championships, he made a generation Galatasaray fans. He received the love and respect he wanted at Galatasaray. He knows this and loves Galatasaray very much. I met with him and his manager. I made my offer. Galatasaray is a competitive team, there are criteria when preparing the team. Performance, ethical values... We made an offer taking these into account, as well as the technical staff's opinion. We are waiting for their decision.