Inter are confident they have not violated any of Mauro Icardi’s rights as a player and are therefore safe from any legal challenge, according to Corriere della Sera.

Steven Zhang and Beppe Marotta met the striker at Appiano Gentile yesterday and confirmed he is no longer part of the club’s plans.

Icardi listened to the Nerazzurri’s management in silence before reiterating his desire to remain in Milan.

He was not at San Siro on Monday as Inter beat Lecce in their Serie A opener but does not wish to accept any alternative destination this summer.

Juventus are the only club who stand a chance of luring Icardi away from Inter, as Wanda Nara remains in constant contact with sporting director Fabio Paratici.

But time is running out for Maurito to complete a move to the Bianconeri, just as Paulo Dybala no longer has time to move in the opposite direction.

Inter’s victory on Monday confirmed Conte was already making progress in his bid to distance his new side from its ‘Pazza Inter’ image.

The club have decided not to play ‘Pazza Inter’ at San Siro anymore as the players prepare to walk out, replacing it with ‘C’e solo l’Inter’.

Conte’s side impressed for their attitude and for the quality of their football, with new signings Stefano Sensi and Romelu Lukaku both scoring against Lecce.

CdS told readers Inter had ‘said goodbye to the madness’ as Conte and Marotta look to take the challenge to Juventus in Serie A.