Farewell-like words from Mauro Icardi to Kerem Aktürkoğlu

Mauro Icardi, who will wear the captain's armband in the new season, made statements ahead of the Fatih Karagümrük match. Expressing his longing for the team, the Argentine star said, "I have been training with the team for 1 month. I want to play my first match as soon as possible. We have many goals this season. We want to compete at a high level and become champions again. We have been champions for 3 years in a row, and above all, we want to continue this. I missed Galatasaray very much. I am working and looking forward to reuniting with our fans."

IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO TAKE THE CAPTAINCY

Continuing his remarks regarding the new season, Icardi said:

"We are starting the new season. We are happy. It is a great honor to take the captain's armband from Muslera after all these years. I have always represented this club with pride. I have tried to help my teammates. Now, I am very happy to represent it as captain."

PEOPLE WITH GREAT CHARACTER ARE JOINING

Pointing out that important names have joined the team, Icardi stated, "Muslera and Mertens were very important. However, good people with great character are coming who will provide support both on and off the pitch. We have a friendship that goes beyond football. This is the factor that brings the championship. Having a family environment is the most important thing for success."

HE WAS AN IMPORTANT PLAYER FOR GALATASARAY

Responding to a question about Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Icardi said, "I don't want to say much about Kerem. He was an important player for Galatasaray. This is football. We don't know if it will happen or not. There is nothing clear. He is still a Benfica player. I can only offer him my best wishes. He was a valuable person to me. If this will provide a plus for his career and the national team, he can do it."