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Argentina Mauro Icardi is a distinguished professional footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring abilities and leadership on the field.
Galatasaray football player Mauro Icardi and his wife Wanda Nara became the brand ambassadors of a jewelry company.
The new deal is a massive commitment from Nike, and a partnership that will run for nine years, expiring in 2027 when Icardi is 34 years-old. Mauro Icardi has maintained a long-standing endorsement relationship with the American sportswear giant Nike. He first signed with the brand in 2013, during his early years at Inter Milan. In December 2018, Icardi extended his partnership with Nike by signing a significant long-term deal reported to last nine years, securing the relationship until 2027. This renewal was seen as a strategic move by Nike to retain one of the top goal-scorers in European football, particularly at a time when Icardi was Inter's captain and a prominent figure in Serie A. As part of the sponsorship, Icardi has consistently worn Nike football boots and appeared in various promotional campaigns. The deal further solidified his position as one of Nike’s key football ambassadors, especially in the Latin American and European markets.
PHILIPP PLEIN announces Mauro Icardi as new brand ambassador. The Argentine Bomber is currently one of the stars of the #FCInter soccer team
Mauro Emanuel Icardi Rivero was born on February 19, 1993, in Rosario, Argentina. He began his football journey in the youth teams of Vecindario in Gran Canaria, where he scored over 50 goals before moving to FC Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy in 2008. After two years at Barcelona’s youth system, Icardi transitioned to Italian club Sampdoria in 2011, initially on loan. His impressive performance with 13 goals in 19 games for Sampdoria’s Primavera team led to a permanent transfer in July 2011. He made his senior debut for Sampdoria in May 2012, scoring his first professional goal against Juve Stabia. The following season, he made his Serie A debut in September 2012 and notably scored four goals in a single Serie A match against Pescara in January 2013, a significant early career highlight.
In July 2013, Icardi joined Inter Milan, where he established himself as one of Europe’s most effective strikers. He quickly adapted to the club and was made captain in 2015 at the age of 22. During his time at Inter, Icardi won the Capocannoniere (Serie A top goalscorer award) twice, in the 2014–15 and 2017–18 seasons. He played a crucial role in Inter returning to the UEFA Champions League in 2018 after a six-year absence, and he remains the club’s ninth-highest goalscorer of all time. In 2019, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a loan deal, which became permanent for €50 million. While at PSG, he secured a domestic treble and reached the UEFA Champions League final in the 2019–20 season. His later years at PSG were marked by injury struggles and a decline in form, leading to a loan move.
Icardi joined Galatasaray on loan in September 2022, a move that revitalized his career. He quickly became a fan favorite, leading Galatasaray to a Süper Lig title in the 2022–23 season and earning the Turkish Footballer of the Year award. His impact was so significant that he made a permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2023 for €10 million. In the 2023–24 season, he continued his success by becoming the Süper Lig’s top goalscorer with 25 goals and helping Galatasaray secure back-to-back league titles. He notably scored his 200th club career goal in August 2023 and the winning goal against Manchester United in the Champions League in October 2023. In November 2024, he suffered a season-ending ACL injury to his right knee. Despite this setback, he is set to become Galatasaray’s team captain in the 2025–26 season, reflecting his continued importance and leadership to the club.
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