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Mauro IcardiArgentine footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 19.02.1993
Country:  Argentina |
Content:
- Early Life and Youth Career
- Youth Career:
- Club Career
- Sampdoria (Loan and Transfer):
- Serie A Breakthrough:
- Inter Milan
- Record-Breaking Goalscorer:
- Contract Extension and Conflict:
- Departure from Inter:
- International Career
- Personal Life
- Autobiography and Controversy:
- Italian Heritage:
Early Life and Youth Career
Early Life:Mauro Icardi was born in Rosario, Argentina on February 19, 1993. At the age of six, his family moved to Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands in Spain.
Youth Career:
In 2001, Icardi joined the local youth team Vecindario. Over seven years, he scored more than 500 goals. Top clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Barcelona expressed interest in the talented striker. In 2008, he signed a five-year contract with Barcelona's youth system.
Club Career
Barcelona:Icardi played for Barcelona's U-17 and U-19 teams, becoming their top scorer and winning the championship, cup, and UEFA Youth League in 2010.
Sampdoria (Loan and Transfer):
On January 11, 2011, Icardi joined Sampdoria on loan. In his first match, he scored the winning goal. After impressing in the youth team, Sampdoria exercised their option to buy Icardi in the summer of 2012 for €400,000.
Serie A Breakthrough:
Icardi continued his impressive form in Serie A, scoring his first goal against Juventus in January 2013. He became one of the most prolific strikers in the league, scoring a poker against Pescara.
Inter Milan
Move to Inter:In the summer of 2013, Icardi joined Inter Milan for a fee of around €10 million.
Record-Breaking Goalscorer:
Icardi established himself as a key player for Inter. He became the club's top scorer in the 2014/15 season, sharing the Golden Boot with Luca Toni. In the 2017/18 season, he reached the 100-goal mark for Inter in Serie A and became the league's top scorer again alongside Ciro Immobile.
Contract Extension and Conflict:
In 2016, Icardi signed a contract extension until 2021, making him one of the highest-paid players in Serie A. However, a conflict with Inter fans led to speculation about his departure.
Departure from Inter:
In September 2019, Icardi joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan with an option to buy. In May 2020, he signed a permanent contract with the French club.
International Career
Argentina Debut:Icardi made his debut for Argentina's senior team in 2013, but he has faced criticism and controversy over his personal life, including a conflict with Lionel Messi. He was not included in Argentina's squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Personal Life
Marriage and Family:Icardi married Argentine model Wanda Nara in 2014. They have two daughters, Francesca and Isabella.
Autobiography and Controversy:
In 2016, Icardi released an autobiography that caused controversy and strained his relationship with Inter fans.
