Lautaro Martínez confirms contacts with Barça

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Lautaro Martínez broke the silence on the interest of FC Barcelona in the last days of the transfer window. Asked by Sky Italia during the Gran Galà del Calcio, the Argentine striker confirmed that the Catalan club had tried to get closer to him. “ Receiving these offers is always flattering because we work to stay at the highest level of football. The rumors were true », admitted the player. Barça notably turned to the Inter captain after noting the impossibility of recruiting Julián Álvarez, with Atlético de Madrid categorically refusing to open the door to a departure for their striker.

Despite Barcelona’s approach, Lautaro Martínez however assures that his intention was to continue his adventure in Milan. “ I always said I wanted to stay at Inter, with my teammates and our supporters. As long as they want me, I will stay in this club “, explained the Argentinian. Inter had also quickly closed the door to any negotiations with Barça. Lautaro, however, does not rule out anything for his future: “ We all know that in the world of football, when you no longer serve, you are kicked out. » For the moment, the attacker says to himself “ happy ” And ” proud » to wear the colors of Inter, with the ambition to continue fighting for the biggest titles.