Footballer Mauro Icardi returned to Turkey after spending a week in Argentina, where he reunited with his daughters Isabella and Francesca after five months without seeing them and held a press conference where he answered everything he was asked. According to the Argentine News Agency (NA), the forward returned to Galatasaray amid a wave of rumors, but he responded on the field by winning 3-2 against Gençlerbirligi with his team. After the match, Icardi said about his physical performance: "After a break, it's difficult to come back and keep up with the pace of playing every three days. I don't think I need to talk about extra-sports things." "I give explanations on the field, as we have already seen. I feel very physically good, I feel good with the team, I train every day in the best way." In recent days, various Turkish media speculated that Icardi would not stay at the club until 2026, and in response, he stated: "I understand that a lot is said about me, but as I always say, I let all the journalists and everyone who wants to comment on social networks speak in peace." Without being asked, Icardi also addressed the comments that arose during his stay in Buenos Aires, where he was photographed with Eugenia "China" Suárez and also had meetings with his daughters: "I always fulfill my work at Galatasaray, I am a professional. I have 102 matches and 70 goals for Galatasaray. I returned before a very serious injury." He also highlighted: "I want to clarify that I had permission from the club to be with my daughters, whom I had not seen for five months." Finally, he concluded: "I don't have to give explanations to anyone."
