Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi returns after 281 days! He hit the net on his debut
Hosting Fatih Karagümrük in the 2nd week of the Super Lig, Galatasaray welcomed Mauro Icardi back from injury after 281 days. The star struck the net in the game he came on as a late substitute.
Good news came from star player Mauro Icardi for Galatasaray, who hosted Fatih Karagümrük in the 2nd week of the Trendyol Super Lig.
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HE CAME BACK WITH A GOAL
Argentine star Mauro Icardi, who had been out of the yellow-reds squad for a long time due to injury, came on for Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 80th minute of the match after 281 days.
In the 87th minute, the 32-year-old star striker, who met the ball on the pass of Torreira, who won the ball in the front area pressure, sent the ball into the net and regained his jersey with the goal.
"I AM FLYING WITH HAPPINESS"
Icardi said he was very happy to be back and added: "I'm very happy. I had a serious injury and I was away for a long time. I worked hard, thank you to everyone. Now I'm slowly coming back, I'm over the moon right now. I've been trying to help the team since I arrived. We've won championships and trophies and I think that started today. We have to keep the winning mentality. I am very happy to have scored and I thank Lucas for giving me the ball."
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Speaking about the captaincy, the Argentine star continued with the following words:
"I'm very happy to represent this club, I'm proud to wear this band. It's also special for me to take over from Nando. He is a legend here. He is also a friend of mine outside. I am also proud to receive it from him. It has the names of my daughters and my girlfriend on it. It was a very special day for all of us."
Finally, speaking about the fans, Mauro Icardi concluded his sentences with the following words:
"Honestly, I'm still surprised by the love of our fans, it makes me very happy. The love they show me with my goals makes me proud every time. Galatasaray is already big, we want to make it even bigger."
