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New Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has denied reports the Nerazzurri have already met with Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku, and he also hasn't addressed Mauro Icardi's future with the Argentinian yet. 

Conte spoke to BBC World Service (h/t Football Italia) after he was officially announced as the new Inter manager, and he was asked about the speculation linking the club to Lukaku. He said:

"For sure we have a plan and we'll try to improve the team, but it's also very important to have a great will and great ambition.

"It's not true [Inter met Lukaku] but I repeat at this moment, there's a sporting director to talk about this and answer questions about the transfer market.

"Now we're very focused to take the first step and start working together. Every situation we'll see, and we'll make the best decision with the club.

On Icardi, he kept his comments brief when asked if they have talked already: "No, no, absolutely not. I've only just started to breathe the Inter atmosphere. I now have to go with my hands and feet into this new challenge."

The former Juventus and Chelsea manager had long been linked to the Nerazzurri, and the news finally became official on Friday:

🚦 | Buckle up, Inter fans. Conte's at the wheel.#WelcomeAntonio pic.twitter.com/8l7oPONGiq

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 31, 2019

As his appointment has seemed a formality for some time, there has already been plenty of speculation regarding his next move in the transfer market.

According to the Independent's Miguel Delaney, Inter have agreed to make a play for Lukaku:

Antonio Conte took the Inter Milan job on condition they launch move for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku

By @MiguelDelaney https://t.co/l26TZ7uK6z

— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) May 31, 2019

The Belgium international had an up-and-down season for United, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League. He had little service to work with under former manager Jose Mourinho, and both his play and output improved when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge.

The 26-year-old has been linked with an exit for much of the season, and in April, he opened the door to a Serie A switch. He told Sky Italia's Lords of Football (h/t Goal's James Westwood) it would be a dream to play in Italy: "Playing in Serie A is a dream, it would be really a dream. I hope to be able to play sooner or later, even if at the moment I am focused on the United."

Icardi's future also is in question after a controversy-filled 2018-19 campaign. Per Football Italia, the Inter ultra fans addressed the issues―which included a falling out after he lost his captaincy―and stated they no longer want him to be part of the team.

His wife and agent Wanda Nara remains adamant he wants to stay in Milan for at least one more season, however, per TyC Sports (h/t Football Italia): "He has two years left on his contract. His intention is to stay with Inter for at least another season."

The former Sampdoria man has been Inter's top attacking weapon for several seasons, although he only scored 11 Serie A goals in the 2018-19 campaign.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express), United are interested in the 26-year-old, and a swap deal involving Lukaku is a possibility.

Wanda Nara, the wife and agent of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, has said the player wishes to spend "at least another season" with the club amid rumours he could be heading for the exit this summer. 

Icardi endured his worst season at the San Siro to date and spent a portion of the campaign sidelined by the club amid allegations of a falling out with former manager Luciano Spalletti.

However, Nara told TyC Sports (h/t Football Italia) her husband's intent is to remain in Milan: "He has two years left on his contract. His intention is to stay with Inter for at least another season."

But the Nerazzurri may not be as eager to continue following the controversy that's unfolded in recent months. Icardi, 26, scored a total of 17 goals in 37 appearances this season, his lowest return since the 2015-16 campaign.

On top of a lower production rate this term, contract talks got in the way and eventually led to Icardi being dropped for six Serie A games in February and March. Luciano Spalletti, who was coach at the time, called it "humiliating" that Inter had to negotiate with their own captain to play for the team.

Nevertheless, Spalletti steered the Milan giants to fourth in Serie A and into next season's UEFA Champions League, though sportswriter Siavoush Fallahi attributed none of that to Icardi:

1. Samir motm.
2. Keita showed what he is.
3. Inter resolved it without Icardi.
4. Icardi wanted to be the hero, came out a zero.
5. Nainggolan sent Inter to CL.
6. Vecino is the only big match player this team has. Always decisive
7. Pazza Inter AMALA

— Siavoush Fallahi (@SiavoushF) May 26, 2019

Former Juventus coach Antonio Conte has since been appointed to the Inter helm and is said to want rid of Icardi as one of his first orders of business, per Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t AS).

Icardi joined Inter from Sampdoria in 2013 and has scored 124 goals in 214 appearances for the club. The Argentina international rose to the captaincy and established a hero's following in Milan, but his future now looks less certain.

Andrew Cesare Richardson of ESPN FC wrote Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is a top priority for Conte, potentially as a replacement for Icardi should he be sold.

BBC Sport's Simon Stone provided some context on Conte's interest in the player:

The view has been Conte would want Lukaku (as he did at Chelsea) when he returned to management. View at Inter is that Lukaku more realistic financially for them than Sanchez. As Lukaku kept being left out, I assume OGS would be open to sale BUT sums need to work.

— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) May 31, 2019

Icardi has scored only two league goals in 2019 and appears to have lost the backing among some Inter supporters, not to mention the new manager appears open to a sale.

Nara's comments suggest Icardi is eager to remain in Milan and assert himself as one of Inter's leaders, but it could prove too little, too late.

Inter Milan on Friday appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager.

News of the move came via the club's official Twitter account, with Conte stepping in to replace Luciano Spalletti at the San Siro:

📃 | UFFICIALE

Antonio Conte sarà il nuovo allenatore dell’Inter!#WelcomeAntonio pic.twitter.com/AtklPrKlkX

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) May 31, 2019

According to Fabrizio Romano of the Guardian, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also showed an interest in Conte, but he was keen to return to Italian football.

Conte has been out of management for a year, having previously been at Chelsea. In his two seasons with the Blues he won the Premier League title and the FA Cup.

The 49-year-old cemented his reputation as one of the best managers in the world during his time in Serie A, though, as he excelled when in charge of Juventus.

In three years with the Bianconeri, he won three Italian top-flight titles, kicking off the dominant spell Juventus are enjoying. They finished top of Serie A again in 2018-19, making it eight league wins in a row.

Conte will bring his trademark managerial style to Inter. Throughout his time as a coach, he has tended to favour a three-man defence and wing-backs, a setup that gives his teams organisation and tactical fluidity.

The former midfielder has also proved himself a tremendous motivator and a passionate figure on the sidelines, something that endears him to the fans of the team he's in charge of.

At Inter, he will take over a team of talented players who have failed to live up to their potential. Football journalist Gabriele Marcotti thinks the speculation regarding Conte has hindered the team's push for a UEFA Champions League berth:

Inter losing 3-0 at Napoli, Atalanta winning away to Juve, Milan winning earlier...
As it stands:
Atalanta 68
Inter 66
Milan 65
3 teams for 2 spots. And Inter only one facing opponent with something at stake on final day.
SMH... divine punishment for encouraging this Conte talk

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) May 19, 2019

ESPN FC's Andrew Cesare commented on what was an intriguing situation at the San Siro in the final weeks of the season:

Inter's situation is so bizarre: they need to reach the Champions League or they won't be able to afford to sack Luciano Spalletti and hire Antonio Conte.

Effectively, Spalletti is being asked to finance his own replacement

— Andrew Cesare (@AndrewCesare) May 18, 2019

It will be interesting to see how Conte's appointment goes down with the Inter fanbase given he is a legendary figure at rivals Juventus, having excelled as both a player and a manager in Turin.

Conte will have some big decisions to make, most notably what he will do with controversial forward Mauro Icardi after he was stripped of the Inter captaincy earlier this year. However, the Italian's pedigree in Serie A should ensure he is given total authority at a club that's long been in need of leadership.

Inter Milan have confirmed manager Luciano Spalletti has left his role as manager after two seasons with the club. 

The Nerazzurri finished fourth in Serie A and qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League on the last day of the season, but Inter announced Spalletti's departure on Thursday:

FC Internazionale Milano can confirm that Luciano Spalletti is no longer Head Coach of the First Team.

The Club wishes to thank Spalletti for his work and the results achieved together.#FCIM

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 30, 2019

The former AS Roma and Zenit St. Petersburg coach arrived at the San Siro in 2017 and is expected to be replaced by ex-Juventus and Italy boss Antonio Conte, per Ben Gladwell of ESPN FC.

Spalletti, 60, has left Inter despite guiding the club to successive top-four finishes in Serie A for the first time since 2010-11.

Journalist Siavoush Fallahi paid tribute to the Italian after his exit was confirmed:

Two years. Two champions league spots. Handled all kinds of difficulties. All my respect to Luciano Spalletti and his team. You honored the shirt https://t.co/WjlFysgJoF

— Siavoush Fallahi (@SiavoushF) May 30, 2019

Inter won 46 of their 90 matches under Spalletti and lost 20 times with him as coach. Per Transfermarkt, the 1.80 points per match he earned is worse than his record at Zenit or in either of his stints with Roma.

The Nerazurri also failed to progress past the UEFA Champions League group stage, which is sure to have disappointed the club's hierarchy. They posted an almost identical record as Group B runners-up and eventual finalists Tottenham Hotspur but missed out on away goals while Barcelona finished top.

Simon Stone of BBC Sport wrote earlier in May that Conte was expected to make his managerial return in Serie A, having yet to return to the sport since he left Chelsea's helm in the summer of 2018.

Sky Sport Italia's Fabrizio Romano reported his Inter appointment was expected prior to Saturday's UEFA Champions League final: 

Antonio Conte will sign his contract as new Inter manager on next week and will be at Wanda Metropolitano for the UCL final with Marotta and Ausilio. ✍🏻🔜 #Inter

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2019

Spalletti holds a reputation as one of Italy's best active managers, one who clinched back-to-back Coppa Italia titles with Roma in 2007 and 2008,  as well as winning the Russian Premier League on two occasions. 

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti said he is unsure if he'll remain at the club this summer amid rumours he could be replaced by Antonio Conte. 

Conte has been out of work since he left Chelsea last year, though he has also been linked with a return to former club Juventus.

Per Goal's Sacha Pisani, Spalletti said after the team's final game of the Serie A season on Sunday: "I don't know if I'll leave Inter. Conte was called into question at Juve after the game against Ajax [in the Champions League]."

The Bianconeri are in the market for a new manager after deciding to part ways with Massimiliano Allegri. Both the coach and the club had previously been insistent he would remain in charge after Juve were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final by Ajax.

Per Pisani, Spalletti was reminded of the circumstances surrounding Allegri's departure and said:

"But [Juve chairman Andrea] Agnelli said at a press conference the next day that he wouldn't touch anything and then made a change.

"For me, you can learn from that behaviour. But I'm in the perfect role that I want to be in, and I'm behaving the way I want to. I'm calm."

Inter beat Empoli 2-1 on Sunday in the final match of their 2018-19 season to secure UEFA Champions League football for the second season running under Spalletti. Prior to the 60-year-old taking charge, Inter had been absent from the competition since 2012.

However, it has not all been smooth sailing under the coach.

The Nerazzurri finished on the same points as third-placed Atalanta this season but scored 20 goals fewer. While Inter were not helped by Mauro Icardi's absence from the team for part of the campaign, it does not make for inspiring reading.

Sports journalist Nima Tavallaey and Football Italia's Richard Hall were critical of Spalletti during Inter's 4-1 defeat to Napoli in their penultimate game:

When does he? It’s a continual frustration how @Inter play to the oppositions tempo, always catch up, always second guessing #NapoliInter

— Richard Hall (@RichHall80) May 19, 2019

Football writer Adam Digby also questioned his decisions during Sunday's win over Empoli:

Dalbert comes on, Inter get torn apart down his flank, Empoli score. Luciano Spalletti’s “protect the lead” subs once again cause his side’s undoing. He just can’t help it can he?

— Adam Digby (@Adz77) May 26, 2019

Conte won three Serie A titles in a row with Juventus and also guided Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season in England, so he would be a clear upgrade in the dugout.

Back-to-back Champions League qualification is a significant achievement for Spalletti relative to how Inter have performed in recent years, but if the opportunity is there for Inter to bring in a coach who could restore them to Italy's elite, they need to take it.

Mauro Icardi's wife and agent Wanda Nara has denied speculation the striker will leave Inter Milan for Juventus, saying he's not thinking about the Bianconeri.

Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia) reported the former Sampdoria man has agreed terms with the Italian champions last week, but Nara refuted those claims in an interview with Tiki Taka (h/t Football Italia): "Icardi never said he wanted Juve, that’s not what he thinks. No one’s heard Mauro talk since he had the captaincy taken away from him."

Nara ruled out a summer exit for the Inter hitman earlier this month, telling Tiki Taka (h/t James Westwood of Goal) there have been offers for his services.

The player himself also committed his future to the club in an Instagram post (h/t Goal's Chris Burton):

"Because recently the media have reported news that does not reflect my thoughts, I want to inform our fans that I have repeatedly informed Inter about my will to remain with the club. Hopefully now there will be no more misunderstandings.

"I understand the interests of the press in selling fake news so I would rather clarify things personally.

"I have already expressed the will to stay because Inter is my family. Time will reveal who is speaking the truth. Forza Inter, always."

But none of those comments have silenced the transfer rumour mill after the falling-out between the club and player this season. Per Burton, Real Madrid have been credited with an interest, while Gianluca Di Marzio told Sky Sports (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express), said Manchester United are also keen.

COPA90 explained how the decision to strip Icardi of the captaincy kicked off the saga surrounding the Argentinian:

😬 Mauro Icardi's time at Inter could be coming to an end... pic.twitter.com/u4sWi9E3OT

— COPA90 (@Copa90) February 14, 2019

The relationship between the club and player appeared broken beyond repair after manager Luciano Spalletti opted not to use him in a 1-0 loss against Lazio, despite an injury to key player Lautaro Martinez, and heavily criticised him in his post-match interview with Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia).

The tactician said the situation was "humiliating," questioned his professionalism and said he lacked respect.

Inter ultras have also said Icardi is no longer welcome, releasing a statement in which they said he cannot be part of the club's future, per Football Italia.

But despite all those setbacks, Nara and Icardi appear determined to stay at the San Siro this summer.

The striker has been the club's most prolific scorer the past few seasons and finished the 2017-18 campaign with 29 Serie A goals. He has only managed 11 this season, however, with one match left to play.

Inter host Empoli on Sunday, knowing a win will be enough to secure a UEFA Champions League ticket.

Mauro Icardi has taken to Instagram to confirm he has told Inter Milan he wants to remain at the club despite speculation surrounding his future this summer.

Per Goal's Chris Burton, Real Madrid have frequently been linked with him, while according to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express), Manchester United are also eyeing him.

However, Icardi wrote on Instagram (h/t Burton):

"Because recently the media have reported news that does not reflect my thoughts, I want to inform our fans that I have repeatedly informed Inter about my will to remain with the club.

"Hopefully now there will be no more misunderstandings.

"I understand the interests of the press in selling fake news so I would rather clarify things personally.

"I have already expressed the will to stay because Inter is my family.

"Time will reveal who is speaking the truth. Forza Inter, always."

The Argentinian was stripped of the captaincy at the San Siro in February and did not play again until April 3.

Inter boss Luciano Spalletti told Sky Sport Italia (h/t Goal) that Icardi had been selected but refused to join the squad for their UEFA Europa League trip to Rapid Vienna on 14 February.

Earlier in May Inter's ultras, the Curva Nord, released a statement in which they slammed his attitude and said he "cannot be part of Inter's future," per Football Italia.

It is not the first time Icardi has angered Inter's fans. In 2016, he had to remove a chapter from his autobiography that offended the ultras and was punished by the club.

While he's had a turbulent time off the pitch, he has proven himself to be a potent threat in the box and has scored 123 goals in 217 games for the club.

Sports journalist Jonas Giaever felt United would make good use of his clinical play:

*) Mauro Icardi brings a circus with him you wanna stay clear of. But in terms of his style of play, I think he'd be excellent for Manchester United.

— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) May 6, 2019

He could be an asset to a team like Real, too, after they sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last year and lost his average contribution of 50 goals per season.

He looks set to remain where he is, however, and he could play UEFA Champions League football with Inter for just the second time next season.

The Nerazzurri are third in Serie A with two matches remaining, four points ahead of bitter rivals AC Milan, who sit in fifth.

If Icardi can cement their qualification with goals in their final matches against Napoli and Empoli, that could help him to rebuild a bridge with the supporters.

Wanda Nara, the wife and agent of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, has said the forward will remain at the San Siro despite interest from some of the "best teams" in European football.

The 2018-19 season has been challenging for the Argentina international. Earlier this year he was stripped of the club captaincy and spent a prolonged spell out of the side, with numerous comments made in public by Nara, Icardi, Inter manager Luciano Spalletti and the club's chief executive Giuseppe Marotta.

Icardi has since been integrated into the team again at Inter, and speaking on Tiki Taka (h/t James Westwood of Goal), Nara said she's getting fed up of the speculation:

"Many continue to say that Icardi will leave, I get annoyed. I'm tired of repeating that he wants to stay at Inter. I'll turn my phone off on the first day of the transfer window. There have been offers, but Icardi's staying at Inter. That's it.

"The best teams have contacted him, the best coaches want him, but Mauro believes he's staying at Inter, regardless of who their coach will be."

Copa90 provided a breakdown of the Icardi saga that gripped Inter earlier in the season:

😬 Mauro Icardi's time at Inter could be coming to an end... pic.twitter.com/u4sWi9E3OT

— COPA90 (@Copa90) February 14, 2019

One of the clubs linked with Icardi recently has been Juventus, with talk of a possible swap deal involving Paulo Dybala surfacing as of late, per blogger Arjun Pradeep:

🇮🇹 📰 |

Today's reports also say that unlike Dybala, Icardi would have no problem in moving to another Italian team and so he would prefer joining Juventus, to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Inter remain interested in Dybala because of Marotta's relationship with Paulo. pic.twitter.com/kBhBfwrYQk

— Arjun Pradeep (@IndianRegista) April 19, 2019

Given the way the season has gone for Icardi, speculation about a possible transfer is understandable. 

While he's proved himself in recent years as one of the deadliest finishers in world football, his reluctance to sign a new contract, the removal of the captaincy and his subsequent marginalisation has left many Inter supporters unhappy with their No. 9.

The 26-year-old has been short of his best since his comeback too, as he's without a goal in his last five Serie A appearances. 

Football Italia noted there isn't much goodwill towards the striker from the Inter hardcore:

#FCIM ultras already hurling abuse at Icardi, who isn't even playing. Liveblog https://t.co/9AorQDPKQF #UdineseInter #SerieA

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 4, 2019

Without Icardi at his ruthless best, Inter are clinging on to their top-four spot in Serie A. Ahead of Monday's meeting with Chievo, they are just a point clear of city rivals AC Milan, having played a game fewer.

While they've been tough to beat, they've drawn four of their last five games, including two scoreless draws. With Icardi in form, there's every chance those games end up going in Inter's favour.

Decisive players like the Argentina international may be difficult to come by, but there will be plenty associated with Inter who think the striker is more hassle than he's worth. If a big offer were to come in, there would be a temptation to take the money, although it doesn't appear as though Icardi is preparing for a switch this summer.

Inter Milan's ultras have released a damning statement regarding star striker Mauro Icardi, saying the Argentinian hitman "cannot be part" of the club's future due to his poor attitude and mentality.

Icardi's 2018-19 season has been overshadowed by controversy, and the Curva Nord, Inter's ultras, have had enough, per Football Italia:

"We’ve tried to explain it in every possible way.

"Nobody is doubting his technical qualities as a player, but the problem is and always will be tied to his mentality and the attitude he has towards the rest of the squad that he cannot and will never change.

"He had so many chances to reconcile with his teammates in the dressing room and with fans in the Curva, but never took them. That proves he is a player who, for the common good, cannot be part of Inter’s future. He is too superficial."

Last week, his agent and wife Wanda Nara told Tiki Taka (h/t Football Italia) he is determined to stay at the club.

The 26-year-old and the Nerazzurri had an ugly falling-out earlier this season, starting when he was stripped of the captaincy. Per Sky Sport Italia (h/t Goal), manager Luciano Spalletti then said the player refused to travel to Austria for a UEFA Europa League match against Rapid Vienna, despite being called up.

He then spent time on the sidelines with an injury, but the situation barely improved when he returned. Spalletti left him out of his squad for the 1-0 loss against Sampdoria and vented in the post-match interview, saying the saga was humiliating, per Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia).

The situation has stabilised since, and Icardi started Inter's most recent match, a 1-1 draw against Juventus. But per Football Italia, the release of a series of nude photos in which he posed with Nara has added yet another source of frustration for the Curva Nord.

Sportswriter Jonas Giaever shared one of the photos:

For those of you that don't know; this photo was posted yesterday my Mauro Icardi. The woman in this photo is his wife/agent Wanda Nara. I'll leave it at that pic.twitter.com/Cr1B2MvDlP

— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) May 3, 2019

According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express), Manchester United are interested in the former Sampdoria man, and a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku is a possibility.

Di Marzio mentioned Napoli as possible suitors, and Juventus have also been credited with an interest. Corriere di Torino (h/t Italian Football TV) have reported there have been talks already:

https://twitter.com/IFTVofficial/status/1124368931261575168

Icardi finished three of the last four Serie A seasons with 22 or more goals, but he has only found the net 10 times in the current campaign.

Inter will be counting on him to finish the season strongly, as they have yet to secure a spot in next year's UEFA Champions League. They sit in third place, but the likes of Atalanta, Roma, Torino and AC Milan are all within six points. The Nerazzurri face Udinese on Saturday and will have three more outings in Serie A after that match.

Wanda Nara, the wife and agent of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, has said the forward would stay at the club for 150 years if he could. 

Having established himself as one of the finest goalscorers in the game in recent years, the current campaign has been a challenging one for the striker, as he was stripped of the club captaincy in February and spent a prolonged spell on the sidelines.

Naturally, rumours have started to swirl regarding a possible departure, but after Inter's 1-1 draw with rivals Juventus on Saturday, Nara said the striker is committed to the Milan outfit, per Tiki Taka (h/t Football Italia).

"Mauro wants to stay. It's his choice," she said. "If [Luciano] Spalletti stays at Inter for the next 100 years, Mauro will for the next 150. That's how he answered when I asked him, plus he's younger."

Icardi started in the draw with Juventus and Nara said she was impressed with how he led the line for the team. "I liked how Mauro played, he played for the team like he has been lately," she said. "For me he had a good game. Mauro is someone who listens and does what he’s told to do."

According to Gianluca di Marzio of Sky Sport (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express), Inter and Manchester United are considering a possible swap deal involving Icardi and Romelu Lukaku. It's added that Napoli are also interested in the Argentina international.

This term, Icardi has scored 10 times in 25 top-flight appearances, a return someone with his goalscoring pedigree will be disappointed with. Last season he was on target 29 times in Serie A and was the most clinical striker in Europe's top five divisions:

Best conversion rate in Europe's top 5 leagues this season (10+ goals)

🥇M. Icardi -- 28.7%
🥈C. Stuani -- 28.4%
🥉J. Vardy -- 28.2%https://t.co/BwvcOJPEus pic.twitter.com/ftQbCY0dgD

— WhoScored (@WhoScored) May 25, 2018

Football writer Jonas Giaever said that while Icardi is a fine footballer, there are other things to consider for any team seeking to sign him:

For all of those talking about wanting players who are dedicated to Man Utd and "really wanna be here", not too sure you should think Icardi is an upgrade on anyone. Not taking anything away from his talents, he's a great striker. But I'm not too sure about the package he carries

— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) April 25, 2019

Since being stripped of the captaincy, sections of the Inter fanbase have made it clear they are no longer supporters of Icardi, so much so that some refused to celebrate his goal against Fiorentina.

Despite being reintegrated into the team of late, an extension to Icardi's contract has yet to be agreed too.

Should Icardi get back among the goals in the final four games of the season and help Inter secure a UEFA Champions League berth for next season, the affinity with the club will start to build for him again.