He is WC.
What better CFs could we get?
And he is still 25-26.
I already stated my mind regarding him numerous times as I see the CF role as different to what it used to be.
When talked about a CF decades ago the meaning was someone who scores.
Now the CF role is not only to score as it is judged on overall performance which includes his work on the pitch. Things like passing to teammates , dribbling , helping the team by attracting the attention of defenders allowing other teammates more freedom.. There are things beyond scoring and Icardi to me is just a good finisher.
Who is better than him?! It depends on the type you are looking for.
Benzema at Real Madrid was the exact opposite of Icardi IMO and he was a less goals more work to help Ronaldo type of player which IMO he did very well! I personally prefers this type to a just scorer but of course when you look for all characteristics together you mainly find players who are deemed as very important for their teams and not exactly available..
I rather we play Dybala as false 9 than get Icardi but my preference here doesnt really matters as we all know Dybala is gone..