Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has said his “only wish” is to remain with the Italian club after reports this summer linked him with a possible move to Barcelona.
The Argentina international addressed the speculation surrounding his future while reaffirming his commitment to Inter, where he has played since 2018 and now serves as captain.
“My only wish is to remain at Inter,” Martinez said.
His comments provide a direct response to the information that emerged during the summer about interest from Barcelona. No change to his position at Inter was indicated, with the forward making clear that his preference is to continue his career at San Siro.
Martinez has been part of Inter’s squad since 2018 and has established himself as one of the club’s leading figures. His status as captain gives his remarks added significance as the Milan club continues with an agreement that keeps him under contract until the summer of 2029.
The length of that contract means Inter retain the Argentine forward’s services for several more seasons. It also provides the club with a long-term arrangement at a time when interest from Barcelona had been reported.
Martinez is 29 years old, and his current market value is estimated at 85 million euros. Those figures underline his importance to Inter and the scale of the player involved in the reported interest.
However, Martinez’s latest message focuses on his own intentions rather than on the speculation. The captain has stated that he wants to stay at Inter, the club he has represented since 2018.
The Barcelona reports emerged during the summer, but Martinez’s position is that his future should remain in Milan. His contract runs through to the summer of 2029, while his valuation is put at 85 million euros.
For Inter, the comments offer clarity from the player at the centre of the discussion. Martinez remains captain of the team and has publicly identified staying with the club as his sole desire.
The Argentine’s association with Inter has therefore continued despite the reported Barcelona interest. With his existing deal still in place until 2029 and the player expressing a wish to remain, Martinez has made his preferred outcome clear.