Antonio Conte made his demands clear to the board at Inter upon arrival, and one of his wishes was that Mauro Icardi be sold, yet this rather public desire to get rid of a prolific goalscorer has seen the former Sampdoria star's market value drop incredibly.
He has a buyout clause of 110 million euros in his contract which was originally inserted to keep clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United at bay, especially with the striker's form in 2017/18 being good enough to attract the interest of such clubs.
However, it was in February of 2019 when things began to fall apart for Icardi in Milan, not least due to the influence of his wife and agent, Wanda Nara.
Already a well-publicised relationship due to matters away from the pitch that we don't need to go into here, the duo were quickly backed into a corner by Wanda's public criticisms of the club's management.
Any talks over a contract extension were put on ice and the player was stripped of the captaincy before refusing to play for the club as a result.
This didn't stop Wanda's television appearances though, and the Nerazzurri grew frustrated with the soap opera that this all became.
Despite making a return to the team for the final matches of the Luciano Spalletti era, Conte has stood firm and excluded Icardi from traveling to Asia for pre-season with his teammates.
Now, you may be wondering what the problem is, yet the behaviour of Wanda has terrified buying clubs, as has Icardi's lack of ownership of his own situation.
Florentino Perez hasn't been at all interested in engaging with her, whilst even Manchester United's Ed Woodward has somehow made a decision that many will deem as sensible.
Transfermarkt currently holds Icardi's market value at around 80 million euros, but Inter are struggling to get anything over half that.
Juventus are the most interested team but are unwilling to offer any more than 40 million euros, despite the fact their fierce rivals have demanded a 60 million euro fee.
His contract with the club runs until June 2021, so this is a saga that could run and run, even if both the Bianconeri and Napoli would be somewhat interested in acquiring him.
The delay is holding up Inter's other business too, with Manchester United refusing to listen to any offers under 80 million euros for Romelu Lukaku, a fee that the Italian club are believed to be unable to match unless Icardi is sold.
Ahmi_Jutt3
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And the credit goes to Wanda.......
Lenbinpryz
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why aren't manchester United going after him get him for 50mil and sell lukaku for 80 and get isco from Madrid Will solve so many problems
icardi and wanda is big problem outside pitch no club would like this type of off field behaviour he will end up in napoli or will be at inter .talent gone wasted
Beeaekt
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why aren't manchester United going after him get him for 50mil and sell lukaku for 80 and get isco from Madrid Will solve so many problems
exactly I wonder how a player who was worth 100 mil a season ago has nowhere to go right now
taueiopsty
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why aren't manchester United going after him get him for 50mil and sell lukaku for 80 and get isco from Madrid Will solve so many problems
Makes alot of sense. Icardi would be much better in PL
Pallab707
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80 millions for Lukaku but 40 millions for Icardi when the season will start then Mauro Icardi will score not Romelu Lukaku
mopklrsy
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Wanda...
Beeaekt
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why aren't manchester United going after him get him for 50mil and sell lukaku for 80 and get isco from Madrid Will solve so many problems
elshawraye
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If he comes without his wife it is a good signing but if he comes with his wife.. Then rip team
murlimac
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lcardi come To Chelsea👍💯💯
Raphtor22
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No way icardi is going to Juventus too because the Internazionale board do not like juventus.He may most probably end up in Napoli or Roma.
shivamsuryavanshi
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when your wife overpowers you and your career
dkwhyte
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No Bro! Messi doesn't like him! Anyways, He is way better than Higuain!
100%better
daCR7
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I think people don't like him that's why
No Bro! Messi doesn't like him! Anyways, He is way better than Higuain!
dkwhyte
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Do you even know why is Icardi never in Argentina Squad with Messi? It's because Messi Doesn't want to have him in!
I think people don't like him that's why
daCR7
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messi is not the coach so barca can buy who they want
Do you even know why is Icardi never in Argentina Squad with Messi? It's because Messi Doesn't want to have him in!
dkwhyte
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Not possible until Messi is in Barca. So not possible!
messi is not the coach so barca can buy who they want
dkwhyte
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Not possible until Messi is in Barca. So not possible!
messi is not the coach so barca can buy who they eant
daCR7
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if barca can't get neymar barca should go for him
Not possible until Messi is in Barca. So not possible!
NewsanRaes
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who trust him? his values should below €80m
dkwhyte
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if barca can't get neymar barca should go for him