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Marotta: ‘Inter learn from mistakes in Champions League, Icardi not part of plans’

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists they are ‘learning from mistakes’ in the Champions League as they face Feyenoord, and Mauro Icardi is ‘not in our plans, we aren’t looking for a fifth striker.’

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:42 PM
Marotta: ‘Inter learn from mistakes in Champions League, Icardi not part of plans’
Key Things to Know
  • Inter President Beppe Marotta dismissed rumors of signing Mauro Icardi, confirming the striker is not in their plans.
  • Marotta insisted Inter is learning from past Champions League mistakes ahead of their match against Feyenoord.
  • Inter exercised a one-year contract extension clause for defender Federico Dimarco, with further renewal talks planned.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Inter President Beppe Marotta announced that the club is learning from past mistakes in the Champions League ahead of facing Feyenoord, while ruling out a return for free agent Mauro Icardi. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Marotta clarified that the Argentine forward is not part of the Nerazzurri's plans and stated the club is not looking to sign a fifth striker despite a temporary shortage caused by injuries and illness.

Marotta addressed ongoing contract situations, confirming that Inter activated a one-year extension option for defender Federico Dimarco, with further renewal talks planned. He expressed calm regarding Hakan Calhanoglu's expiring deal, defended the team's strong recent domestic record following a 3-1 derby loss to Milan, and praised head coach Cristian Chivu for getting the best out of the squad.

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