Gattuso Shuts Door on Lazio Move for Icardi

Icardi is a free agent after leaving Galatasaray, but Lazio's boss says the club won't change its plans.

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What happened. Gennaro Gattuso confirmed Lazio will not pursue Mauro Icardi, despite the Argentine being a free agent after his Galatasaray exit. Icardi's representatives held talks with Lazio in the summer, and Sky Sport Italia reported discussions were reopened last week.

• Gattuso said Lazio already committed to their forward line by signing Pinamonti and Gudmundsson.
• He also cited a squad glut of six full-backs as a reason against further additions.
• Icardi, 33, has scored 121 Serie A goals across spells with Sampdoria and Inter.

“Let’s put this whole Icardi mess to rest.”

— Gennaro Gattuso

Lazio travel to Venezia on Saturday, 19 September, with Gattuso's side unbeaten in their opening four Serie A games.

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