Was in negotiations with Barcelona but I see myself in Milan now, admits Lautaro Martinez
In light of rumours over a move to Barcelona over the summer, Lautaro Martinez has confessed that despite negotiations with the La Liga giants, his future lies with Inter Milan. The Argentine forward has been heavily linked with a move away amidst interest from Spain, Italy, and even England.
After a sensational first season under Antonio Conte last season, where he scored 21 goals and contributed to a further 8 more, it saw Lautaro Martinez heavily linked with a move away. Everyone from Manchester City, Liverpool to Juventus, and Bayern Munich were linked with a move but none more so than Barcelona. The La Liga giants had many from within their ranks try to convince the Argentine to sign for him but no move ever occurred over the summer window.
However, the rumour mill hasnât stopped but that hasnât affected Martinezâs performances with him netting 15 goals and contributing to 7 more across all competitions this season. Yet with the rumours continuing to persist, Martinez has revealed that he is âgoing to sign a contract extension with Interâ in the near future. The forward further added that while he âwas in negotiations with Barcelonaâ, he now believes that his future is with Inter Milan âfor a long-timeâ.
âItâs true, I was in negotiations with Barcelona. I was clear with Conte, I told him: 'I am only thinking about Inter, this is not going to affect me'. However, it all belongs in the past. I am going to sign a contract extension with Inter,â Martinez told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
âI donât know when there will be an official announcement. Meanwhile, I play. My future is here, I see myself in Milan for a long time. I like everything about this city. The food, the fans, the team. I only have positive feelings.â
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