Mauro Icardi has been absolutely devastating from the start of this Serie A season, scoring 17 goals in just as many games played. With hugely important contributions in decisive Champions League qualifications matches, against Roma and Milan.
In all of Nerazzurri history, only Angelillo has been able to do better, scoring 22 in 17 games during the 1958-59 campaign – as Gazzetta dello Sport recalls. Although, Maurito has equalled the tally of the legend Giuseppe Meazza (1935-36). In contrast, Meazza and Angelillo only played 16 out of the opening 17 fixtures, while Icardi has started in all.
As a consequence, the renewal of the Argentine’s contract is near: “The confirmation is expected to arrive before the end of January and the transfer market. An agreement until 2023, worth €7 million per season, with a release clause of €130 million is ready to be signed,” Gazzetta dello Sport ensure.
The 24-year-old striker has appointed himself amongst some of the most elite strikers in the world and it remains to be seen how deep his love Inter runs amid numerous links of interest from elsewhere.
