Quotes from Mauro Icardi

The future is in our hands; we are masters of our own destiny.

I'm a forward, and I need to score goals, but I want to play at a higher level.

I have no regrets about leaving Barcelona.

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.

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.

I liked the idea of being a father, to have a child, and finally Francesca arrived, and now the house is insane because she cries all day, and at night, she doesn't let us sleep.

I'm very grateful to Italian football for the opportunity it has given me.

My family are happy in Italy. We're first, and I'm top scorer. What more could I ask for?

A hat trick in a derby is a special thing.

I really hope I can lift many trophies with Inter.

I don't know why I keep getting roped in with the so-called 'bad boys' of football. I really don't care, either.

Playing with Messi, who is the best player in the world, would be great.

I'm Argentine, and that's why I admire Messi most.

It is very important for me to be able to play and develop with players like Messi, Dybala, Di Maria, and Banega.

Messi is the best footballer in the world.

My family is very much at home here in Milan.

I always watch the national team games and am a big fan.

The unhappy people are those who listen to others. I never listened to anyone, and I'm very happy.

Inter's objective has always got to be the ultimate: win the Scudetto and get back into the Champions League.

I knew about Inter's history, and it's beautiful to be part of such a glorious and well organised club.

It will be hard to become the best South American striker because, from Argentina, there are lots of outstanding players.

I've got Argentinian blood running through my veins, and I've always wanted to wear the shirt of my country.

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.