Icardi, the (very) good deal from PSG

In these times of crisis for French football, succeeding in saving fifteen million euros is far from trivial for a Ligue 1 club. Even when it comes to Paris Saint-Germain, an actor with very financial means well above average but to whom the Covid-19 could cause more than € 200 million in losses. And when this economy makes it possible to attach the services of a number 9 of a very high level and already integrated, we come close to the perfect move.

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According to RMC Sport , Paris Saint-Germain and Inter have thus agreed on the final transfer of Mauro Icardi. While the initial purchase option was 70 million euros (it expired this Sunday), the Parisian club managed to convince the Milanese club to give up its player against 50 million plus 5 million bonus. A very good deal with regard to the transfer market for attackers of this caliber.

Parisian until 2023

For his first season at PSG, Icardi scored 20 goals in 31 matches in all competitions. And even if the tide had turned slightly in favor of Edinson Cavani before the Covid-19 crisis - the Uruguayan held against Dortmund in the knockout stages of the Champions League - Icardi represents the future well at the post of # 9 in Paris. And will continue, until 2023, to chase the goal for PSG, its obsession. “ From a very young age, I have only lived to mark and be a goleador. I have always finished top scorer in youth teams. This ambition grew with me. I hate to lose, in all areas. And in football, to win, you have to score goals. My model was Gabriel Batistuta. I watched all of his matches, all of his goals. He was my idol, my only football idol , "said the 27-year-old Argentinian to Le Figaro last fall. According to the Italian press, he will receive a salary of 10 million euros per year.

The final transfer of Icardi to PSG, which could be formalized at the beginning of the week, undoubtedly acts the departure of Edinson Cavani whose lease expires in June. According to several sources, the 33-year-old Uruguayan striker will not be offered a contract extension by PSG. The top scorer in the history of the Parisian club (200 goals in 301 games) will probably not be entitled to the exit he deserved.

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