Agent Letterio Pino believes Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is close to signing a new contract.

Icardi is currently in negotiations over a new deal.

"I spoke with Abian Morano [Icardi's agent] today," Pino told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I told him that I was glad the player has been able to achieve the goals he's set for himself at the beginning of the year, and has earned the confidence of [Coach Roberto] Mancini and [President Erick] Thohir.

"Is the renewal close? Don't shoot the messenger! There's a lot of optimism."