Wanda Nara claims “Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Arsenal, Roma and Napoli came forward for Mauro Icardi, Juventus offered Inter €50m.”
She is his wife and became his agent last year, but is causing waves with a series of explosive interviews.
Wanda Nara claims “Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Arsenal, Roma and Napoli came forward for Mauro Icardi, Juventus offered Inter €50m.”
She is his wife and became his agent last year, but is causing waves with a series of explosive interviews.
“People try to make me look like some crazy agent. There are many offers for him, but it’s not my job to negotiate with other clubs. My role is to discuss Mauro’s contract,” she told the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
“I do know that Atletico Madrid, Tottenham and Arsenal came forward. Now there are Roma and Napoli in there too.
“Last week the Juventus director of sport Fabio Paratici met with (Inter chief Piero) Ausilio and asked for Icardi, offering an important sum, over €50m. Then they’ll say it isn’t true, but that’s what happened: I don’t tell lies.”
Having criticised Ausilio repeatedly, Wanda now intends to go over his head to Suning Group.
“I will speak to the Chinese owners as soon as I get the chance. They don’t want to sell Icardi. He is a symbol, the fact of Inter. It’s like Paul Pogba for Juve.
“Why do they not want to give him what he was promised? Words mean more than a contract. Mauro was called in by (Vice-President Javier) Zanetti and told him not to worry, that things would get sorted out. I know he’ll do everything possible to keep him.
“Mauro has enormous strength and character. He doesn’t want to leave, he’d happily stay at Inter for life. However, we need clarity and respect for the promises made.
“The fans are not stupid and I am not some crazy person who just comes out with this stuff for no reason.
“If Mauro is worth €50-60m, then he deserves better wages. Promises must be kept.”