Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez’s contract at Serie A side Inter Milan is set to be extended. This contract extension will happen without any problems according to Inter CEO Beppe Marotta. Lautaro Martinez has become one of the most important players for Inter Milan. While he has always been a world-class striker, the Argentine has stepped up his game even more in recent times.
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Lautaro Martinez’s current contract ends in June 2026. There is still some time before his contract runs out but the club wants to give Martinez a contract extension right away. This is because his form this season could attract attention from other big clubs in Europe. Lautaro Martinez has been in phenomenal form. He has scored 13 goals in 13 Serie A games for Inter Milan. Due to this, Inter currently sits at the top of the Serie A table.
The club wants to give the Argentina striker a long-term contract that will keep him at the club for the foreseeable future. His form this season has attracted interest from many top clubs across the world. Inter want to safeguard Martinez against the interest of such clubs. Lautaro Martinez is happy at Inter. He will likely sign the contract extension. The club and player are both in talks, and a contract extension will likely be announced soon.
Inter Milan’s CEO speaks about Lautaro Martinez’s contract situation
Inter Milan’s CEO Beppe Marotta has spoken regarding Lautaro Martinez’s contract situation. He thinks that Inter Milan and Lautaro Martinez will reach a decision regarding the contract extension without any problems. Lautaro Martinez’s agent has also spoken about this and is confident that the striker will sign an extension and stay at Inter.
Inter Milan’s CEO Beppe Marotta said:
“Those words from him are important. When a player clearly expresses his preference and the club management are on the same page as far as ambitions, I don’t believe that there will be any problems”.
“We are in talks with Lautaro and his agent to get new deal sorted, we’re very calm. I believe that there will be no issues in the negotiations as Lautaro wants to continue here, talks are underway”.