Lautaro Confirmed the Rumors of Interest From Barcelona
The Inter captain confirmed that Barcelona sought him in the last transfer market
The captain of Inter Milan, Lautaro Martínez, confirmed what until now had only been rumors: Barcelona had him in their sights during the last transfer market. The 29-year-old Argentine forward acknowledged that the possibility of being considered by the Catalan club was a "great honor," although he made it clear that his commitment to the neroazzurro team remains strong. "The rumors that were circulating were true," Martínez declared in an interview with Sky Italia.
The market context and the exits
The attacker's confession fueled the expectations of the Barça fans, who dream of a high-caliber replacement after the departures of Robert Lewandowski, who joined Chicago Fire in MLS, and Ferran Torres, transferred to Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup. In that scenario, the Barcelona management had publicly expressed their interest in Julián Álvarez, but rumors also pointed to Martínez as an alternative. Since his arrival at Inter in 2018, the former Racing player has played 378 matches, scored 175 goals, and provided 39 assists, in addition to winning Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana three times each.
The future of the Toro in Milan
Beyond the allure of wearing the Barcelona jersey, Lautaro made it clear that his priority remains the Inter sports project. "I'm flattered by the interest, but I still want to achieve more things here," he stated, reaffirming his bond with the club that made him a key player and captain. The confirmation from the Argentine forward not only reaffirms the seriousness of the Catalan interest but also reflects the weight Martínez has gained in European football. For now, the Bull continues to roar in Milan.
Lautaro Javier Martínez
FC Internazionale Milano
