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Fabio Capello Says Real Madrid Must Sign Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan

Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello has said Los Blancos should sign Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi as soon as possible.

The legendary Italian coach believes the Argentina international is perfect for the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.

Speaking to Radio Rai (h/t Chris Burton of Goal), Capello advised his former club to capture the Nerazzurri captain "immediately."

"I am a fan of his," Capello said. "He is a specialist in the penalty area, as was Cristiano Ronaldo, and if you put three balls in the area he hits all three.