Walter Samuel ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Mauro Icardi and Gonzalo Higuain swapped clubs – but only on the condition Inter received money from Juventus.
A shock exchange deal involving Higuain and Icardi was mooted last month, while both Coaches are reportedly open to the idea, and Samuel made it clear he would only accept the Juventus striker in return if Inter were remunerated.
Walter Samuel ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Mauro Icardi and Gonzalo Higuain swapped clubs – but only on the condition Inter received money from Juventus.
A shock exchange deal involving Higuain and Icardi was mooted last month, while both Coaches are reportedly open to the idea, and Samuel made it clear he would only accept the Juventus striker in return if Inter were remunerated.
“Inter’s market? If what’s been said is true, it would be a good market,” he told Balalaika.
“Higuain-Icardi swap? Honestly, Higuain’s a very important player. He’s also used to playing in the Champions League.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened. I like Higuain, but that’s not to say that I don’t like Icardi. The swap could happen, plus there’s the money that Inter would also earn.
“Inter’s directors are in charge of these situations, but I wouldn’t be surprised because it’s already been talked about a lot. We’ll see…”