Mauro Icardi seemingly suggested he would not be commenting on his situation at Inter in a cryptic social media post on Thursday. Within hours of Inter’s Europa League win in his absence, the Argentine appeared to post a cryptic message on his Instagram account.
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The striker has stripped of the Nerazzurri captaincy ahead of the Europa League tie with Rapid Vienna, with the role instead handed to Samir Handanovic. The decision was described by both coach Luciano Spalletti and sporting director Piero Ausilio as “painful”. Cardi then pulled out of the squad for the Europa League clash and appeared to hint at an injury on social media with Spalletti claiming it was the striker’s decision.
Icardi’s future at San Siro has long been the subject of speculation as Wanda Nara, his wife and agent, has so far failed to agree on a new deal. She is reported to have angered some at Inter by suggesting Icardi is not protected enough from negative news. Ausilio insists the club are not looking to sell the Argentina international.