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Mauro Icardi transfer talks with Valencia collapse over salary demands
Valencia has reportedly abandoned plans to sign free agent Mauro Icardi after the Argentine striker requested a salary of 5 million euros. The club had initiated contact to gauge interest in the 33-year-old forward, who recently departed Galatasaray.
Icardi, who scored 77 goals in 134 matches for Galatasaray, is currently without a club. His agent had previously established conditions including a two-to-three-year contract and sporting stability. While Valencia seeks to bolster an attack that has scored only six goals in nine matches, the player's financial demands have made the move unviable for the Spanish side.
Real Betis has emerged as a potential suitor. The club is reportedly considering Icardi as an experienced alternative in the attacking line following an injury to Cucho Hernandez, which is expected to sideline the player for at least a month.
Entities
Cucho Hernández · Galatasaray · Mauro Icardi · Real Betis · Valencia CF
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mauro Icardi requested a salary of 5 million euros. www.elgoldigital.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cucho Hernandez is expected to be out for at least one month due to an ankle injury. www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Valencia has scored six goals in nine matches. www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Icardi scored 77 goals in 134 matches for Galatasaray. www.elgoldigital.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Valencia CF has ceased negotiations for Icardi's transfer. www.elgoldigital.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Real Betis is interested in signing Mauro Icardi. www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com