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Galatasaray's Icardi faces legal trouble over breach of luxury property lease

Mauro Icardi in action for Galatasaray against Liverpool at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, September 30, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Mauro Icardi in action for Galatasaray against Liverpool at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, September 30, 2025. (AA Photo)
June 19, 2026 02:04 PM GMT+03:00

Mauro Icardi has been drawn into a legal dispute over a luxury villa he previously rented in Istanbul’s Gokturk district, following disagreements related to the early termination of his lease agreement, Sabah reported.

According to the report, the annual rental value of the property was set at approximately $504,000 (₺23.33 million). The dispute emerged after the player allegedly vacated the property four months before the expiration of his one-year lease agreement.

Galatasaray player Icardi (C) celebrates their 26th championship after the Turkish Super Lig week 33 football match against Hesap.com Antalyaspor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 9, 2026. (AA Photo)
Galatasaray player Icardi (C) celebrates their 26th championship after the Turkish Super Lig week 33 football match against Hesap.com Antalyaspor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 9, 2026. (AA Photo)

Court proceedings move forward in Istanbul

Following the early termination of the lease, the property owner requested payment of the remaining four months’ rent, amounting to approximately $168,000, arguing that the contractual terms require full payment for the agreed-upon rental period.

The landlord’s company subsequently initiated enforcement proceedings to recover the outstanding amount. Icardi objected to the enforcement action, moving the high-profile financial dispute into the court system.

The case has been filed with the Istanbul Civil Court of Peace, which has accepted the petition. A hearing is expected to be scheduled in the coming days.

June 19, 2026 02:05 PM GMT+03:00
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