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Icardi explains reasons for PSG switch that he considers a ‘giant stride’ from Inter

Mauro Icardi claims to have joined Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent basis as they represent a “giant stride” forward for him from Inter and offer the chance for more silverware to be secured.

The Argentine striker was once a talismanic figure at San Siro, with the Nerazzurri handing a prolific frontman their captain’s armband.

A professional relationship in Milan started to unravel, though, and it soon became clear that Icardi would need a new challenge.

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PSG were happy to present one to him, with the Ligue 1 champions initially acquiring the South American on a season-long loan.