Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray has ended, took to social media to express heartfelt gratitude to the club.

In his message, the Argentine striker said, "Thank you, Galatasaray. Thank you for making me a part of this story. Thank you for making me feel loved, respected, and infinite."

Mauro Icardi's full statement reads:

"Four years ago, I came without knowing that I was about to be part of one of the most beautiful stories of my life."

"Today, I understand that it was not just about football."

"It was never just about football."

"Because amidst the stadium roar, the lights of Istanbul, the songs from the stands, and the love of millions..."

"I found a home away from home, without even realizing it."

"Four years."

"Four championships."

"Thousands of embraces."

"Millions of memories."

"But the most valuable thing was not the trophies."

"It was feeling that a whole country had opened my heart and delved into its depths."

"Because there are places that stay forever."

"Turkey will be one for me."

"An unforgettable memory."

"A love that time cannot touch."

"Because there were nights when the world stopped for 90 minutes."

"And during those moments, when the whole stadium sang, I realized that I was living something beyond football."

"I saw happiness in the eyes of children."

"I saw the tears of those who hugged me as if they had known me all my life."

"And I felt a great love... some things that words cannot explain."

"Thank you, Galatasaray."

"Thank you for making me a part of this story."

"Thank you for making me feel loved, respected, and infinite."

"Perhaps one day the lights will dim, the games will end, and time will pass."

"But some loves never say goodbye."

"And as the years go by, I will look back and smile with a full heart, knowing that I was once in a wonderful country where I was truly happy."