Struggling to reach a new contract agreement with Milan's "Inter", Mauro Icardi faced disciplinary action - his captain's armband was stripped from him. The fashion capital club released a brief statement announcing that experienced goalkeeper Samir Handanovič will now assume the team captaincy. This decision by "Inter" is expected to further escalate talks about M. Icardi's departure. It is known that the footballer's wife Wanda Nara has been negotiating with "Inter" for a long time, but the negotiations have not concluded because "Inter" does not want to raise the salary. M. Icardi's contract still includes a €110 million release clause, which may likely be utilized next summer. The 25-year-old forward, who has been playing in Milan since 2013, scored 15 goals in 26 matches this season.
After announcing the new captain, Mauro Icardi's name was not included in the list of players going to Vienna for the Europa League match, raising further doubts about his future.
