Inter Vice-President Javier Zanetti discusses Mauro Icardi - “I hope he can stay here for many years and become a legend”.

The striker played his 200th game for the Nerazzurri against PSV on Tuesday night, scoring in a 1-1 draw which saw his side eliminated from the Champions League.

“His contribution is always very important,” Zanetti acknowledged, speaking to Xinhua on a visit to China.

“I hope he can stay for many years and become a legend in the club’s history.”

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Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini names Mauro Icardi of Inter as his toughest opponent - other than teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

The centre-back was imperious against Icardi in the Derby d’Italia last Friday, but is full of respect for the Argentine.

“In my opinion, Icardi is the second best striker in the penalty box who I’ve ever marked,” Chiellini told DAZN.

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Mauro Icardi will play his 200th match for Inter tonight, with 118 goals for the club so far.

The Nerazzurri captain will start against PSV, barring any last-minute injuries, and will reach his double century in doing so.

The Argentine joined from Sampdoria in 2013, and is in the midst of his sixth season with the club.

So far he has scored 118 goals, a ratio better than one in two.

He has been Serie A Capocannoniere twice, though on both occasions he had to share the award, first with Luca Toni and then with Ciro Immobile.

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Luciano Spalletti critiqued Inter for their inconsistent approach and failure to take chances in the 1-0 defeat to Juventus, but explained his substitutions.

The Nerazzurri had gone close with two big opportunities wasted in the first half, above all Roberto Gagliardini scuffing his finish on to the inside of the far post, but a Mario Mandzukic diving header after the break proved decisive.

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Director Piero Ausilio assured “Inter are here to win” at the Juventus Stadium and Mauro Icardi is ready to deliver more goals.

It kicks off at 19.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG.

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A member of Mauro Icardi’s entourage confirms “he was very close to Napoli” in 2016, with President Aurelio De Laurentiis offering over €60m.

The Partenopei sold Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus that summer, and were heavily linked with a move for his fellow Argentine.

Icardi was in a contract dispute with Inter at the time, and it appears a deal wasn’t far away.

“He was very close to Napoli,” Ulisse Savini said on Radio Crc.

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Mauro Icardi “couldn’t have asked from anything more” from 2018 and assures Inter are going to the Juventus Stadium for a win.

The Derby d’Italia kicks off on Friday at 19.30 GMT.

“I would absolutely not be content with a point at the Juventus Stadium. We go there to play it without fear, as that must be the mentality of a sportsman.”

Icardi received several awards over the last 24 hours, from the Gran Gala’ del Calcio to this evening’s Gazzetta Awards.

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Real Madrid reportedly sent scouts to view Roma defender Kostas Manolas and Inter striker Mauro Icardi.

They both played in a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, there were Real Madrid representatives in the stands to watch them in action.

The targets were Greek centre-back Manolas and Argentina international forward Icardi.

Neither would be available for the January transfer window, but Icardi has a €110m release clause valid only for July 1-15.

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Claudio Marchisio believes Cristiano Ronaldo “has changed his style of play” since joining Juventus in the summer.

The Zenit St Petersburg midfielder spent his entire career with the Bianconeri before moving this summer, and he spoke to Sky about Friday’s match with Inter.

The interview will be released in full on the day, but the broadcaster has released a preview this afternoon.

“It’ll be a very important big match,” Marchisio said.

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