George Gardi, a well-known agent and consultant in the transfer market, has participated in a number of blockbuster transfers involving Italian and Turkish clubs in recent years. He was interviewed recently and talked about his participation in Galatasaray's introduction of Icardi and the topic of Messi.

- About the transfer of Icardi

"This transfer had far-reaching consequences. The deal was done on a loan-free basis and PSG covered the majority of his salary - which was an extremely advantageous condition for the club. I still remember the last days of the transfer window: I was at Icardi's house. , he had decided not to join and stay in Paris because of the short season approaching the World Cup. He refused to transfer. I stayed at his house for six or seven hours and told him that I would not leave unless he nodded. In the end, we succeeded in convincing him-we flew to Istanbul together. I would like to call this move a visionary move. "

-About Icardi's expired contract and Saudi Arabia's invitation

"He is a player loved by the vast majority of fans. In the summer of 2023, he rejected Saudi Arabia's three-year after-tax offer of more than 120 million euros-just because he cherished the love given to him by the fans. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the club's recent history. His future has not yet been determined, and his current contract expires at the end of this season. I am sure that the club will make the best decision for his future - whatever the final decision is, it will be the right direction. "

- Regarding the impact on the Turkish transfer market. Strength improvement

"The number and level of players who joined last summer or the past two summer windows are unprecedented. The level of the league is improving, and the standards of transfer operations are also improving. I hope this trend will continue. Salary is important, but it is not the only factor. Top players now regard Galatasaray as a real choice for their careers. Not only because of economic factors, but also because of the competitiveness in the European competition. As can be seen from the Champions League record, this has opened the door for players to join at the peak of their careers, rather than at the end of their careers. In the past, players who were over 30 years old were more likely to join. This is coupled with the unparalleled enthusiasm of the fans. - This is unique in European and even world football. In addition, the Turkish transfer market itself is changing, and we have seen scenes of bidding for young players with other European clubs. "

- Galatasaray and Messi rumors, and the possibility of a loan before the World Cup

"The president has already responded to this question, I will leave this topic to him. What I can say is: Messi is a legend in world football. If any opportunities arise, it will obviously be beneficial to the club. "