I'm Argentine, and that's why I admire Messi most.
— Mauro Icardi
People mainly talk about the goals in football, so that's why people talk a lot about me, but a team is created with everybody's input.
If Inter decide to sell me, I'll pack my bags and go. If not, I'll stay here in Milan where I am honestly very happy.
The future is in our hands; we are masters of our own destiny.
When I decided to come to Inter, I did so because I am an Inter fan and because I wanted to win a lot with this shirt.
I've got Argentinian blood running through my veins, and I've always wanted to wear the shirt of my country.
Scoring in the Derby d'Italia is always important and a source of great satisfaction.
I always watch the national team games and am a big fan.
A hat trick in a derby is a special thing.
Everybody wants to play in Europe, but I'm happy here with Inter.
Why don't I earn very much? I don't know; you'd have to ask my agent. Maybe I'm just not very bright!
I don't know why I keep getting roped in with the so-called 'bad boys' of football. I really don't care, either.
Football is a sport I have fun with, but I play it, and that's all. I never watch games and know nothing about what's going on in the sport.
People compare me to Batistuta, and he is the player I base myself on.
I knew about Inter's history, and it's beautiful to be part of such a glorious and well organised club.
Goalkeepers are all the same.
I have no regrets about leaving Barcelona.
Messi is the best footballer in the world.
I'm very grateful to Italian football for the opportunity it has given me.
There's always time to go to China at the end of my career.
I can see myself winning a few Scudettos and at least one Champions League.
At the end, what matters is that the team wins, not only my goals.
People talk about how many goals I score, how I play, how I move on the field. In Argentina, on the other hand, they're always digging for dirt, and they continue to talk about me as the husband of Wanda Nara, that guy who stole the woman and ruined the life of a former teammate, when it was never actually like that.
I'm the Inter striker, and in football, if the strikers aren't scoring, then they're not helping.
I love Argentina because I was born there, and there are some gorgeous places to visit there.
If you are the coach of a national team, you have to evaluate players based on what they do on the pitch.
It is very important for me to be able to play and develop with players like Messi, Dybala, Di Maria, and Banega.
I received lots of offers, but Inter are a big club, and I can carry on growing here.
The unhappy people are those who listen to others. I never listened to anyone, and I'm very happy.
I do my talking on the field.
I had the dream of playing in the Champions League in the Inter shirt, and therefore, I couldn't leave.
Inter's objective has always got to be the ultimate: win the Scudetto and get back into the Champions League.
Every time I touch the ball against Juve, it goes in.
Regarding my pay, my salary, that I don't 'earn a lot,' these are things that are a result of two years ago when I came to Inter. To me, it was a good contract for having arrived at Inter. I signed the contract with the excitement and desire to prove my worth and be an important player for Inter.
It will be hard to become the best South American striker because, from Argentina, there are lots of outstanding players.
My family is very much at home here in Milan.
I'm a striker, and I can only score if the ball gets to me.
I really hope I can lift many trophies with Inter.
All players want to be in the Champions League, but I'm happy here at Inter.
Playing with Messi, who is the best player in the world, would be great.
Each coach you have gives a little something to every player, but the one who changed my game the most was Mancini. He taught me to play more outside the area, dropping me back a bit.
I'm a forward, and I need to score goals, but I want to play at a higher level.
I think a player should be evaluated for what he does on the playing field.
Playing for Barcelona's academy was a very important time for me and my career, as I learned a great deal here.
I'm not interested in rumours; what counts is winning with Inter.
At the Barcelona youth academy, I lived right next to Camp Nou, but I spent my days watching movies.
I have great technique, a good shot, and I'm pretty good in the air.
If I receive a phone call from Real Madrid, I won't answer.
My family are happy in Italy. We're first, and I'm top scorer. What more could I ask for?
I do what I want and don't care about the others.
