25-year-old Mauro Icardi has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers during his five years at Inter; netting 110 goals in just 189 games for the Nerazzurri. However, he hasn’t always based himself in Italy, or Argentina, for that matter.

Icardi moved to the Canary Islands aged nine with his family where he joined UD Vecindario. The Argentine striker scored over 500 goals at youth level in six years for the club, attracting interest worldwide.

Barcelona beat the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Arsenal to his signature. During his time there, he played at U17 and U19 level over a prolific three seasons before leaving to join Sampdoria in 2011.

Icardi’s decision to leave the Catalan club was questioned by many, but after admitting his characteristics as a player were incompatible with Barça’s style of play, before going onto take Serie A by storm, the move has certainly been vindicated.