Inter, Marotta rules out Icardi: no fifth striker

Inter do not intend to reopen the door to Mauro Icardi and are not considering the addition of a fifth striker. This is the line attributed to Beppe Marotta regarding the club’s next transfer moves: the Nerazzurri are not considering the Argentine’s return and do not appear willing to add another centre-forward to the squad.

The decision rules out two possibilities that have circulated around Inter’s attack. On one side is Icardi, a player previously linked to the Nerazzurri shirt; on the other is the option of strengthening the department numerically with a new signing. According to the source, the club prefers to preserve the current balance and, if necessary, focus its assessments on profiles other than a fifth striker.

The issue comes after a week of contrasting results: a 2-0 victory over Venezia, a 3-1 defeat in the derby against Milan and a clear 3-0 win away to Feyenoord in the Champions League. The next fixture will be against Como on Sunday 8 November at 18:00. Without a new forward, Chivu will therefore continue working with the attack already available.