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Inter Milan striker Icardi happy he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has no regrets over his time with Barcelona.

The Argentine's family moved to the Canary Islands when he was nine years old and he joined the Barcelona youth academy.

"Real Madrid scouts were talking to my parents, so I could've joined them, but at that time I made the choice out of my personal affinity with Barcelona.

"I was certain that I wanted to grow and evolve at Barça, but I left because the system would not have facilitated my move into the first team. We made a decision and in the end the facts prove I was right.

"I learned to play football at La Masia and have many great memories of the place. Would I return to Spain? Right now I am thinking only of Inter and growing with this team to achieve my objectives."

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