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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Jul 07, 2019 13:25 GMT

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Inter Milan director Guiseppe Marotta says Nainggolan and Icardi are not in their plans

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Star striker Mauro Icardi and Radja Nainggolan are on their way out of Inter Milan after Inter Milan director Guiseppe Marotta confirmed that the club has informed both players that they can leave as they do not feature in the club's future plans. He told Sky Italia,

"When building a project, you have to find the right profiles.

"We had the opportunity to speak to the players themselves, with full respect for their contractual situations, but explained the position of the club, which I think is the most important thing.

"Both players know full well they are not part of our plans. That doesn't mean we doubt their talent or capabilities, as I consider them to be two excellent players."

"Talent can win you games, but the squad wins you the league, which is the main objective we are setting out for. They are not part of our project, with all due respect."

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