Serie A: Inside Inter's celebrations after strengthening lead
Lautaro Martinez has opened up on his Inter Milan future amid reports linking him with a summer move to several Premier League clubs. Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all believed to be interested in the striker, who has been a regular under Antonio Conte this season.
The 23-year-old moved to the San Siro in a £22.5million transfer from Argentine side Racing Club in the summer of 2018.
Martinez has scored 16 goals and notched eight assists in Serie A this season, helping Inter to secure their first Scudetto since 2010.
But with the Italian club facing a tough financial outlook going forward, some of their stars could be available this summer.
One of those stars is Martinez, who has had a formidable scoring record since joining Milan, with United, Liverpool and Chelsea all said to be tracking him.
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Several Premier League sides are keeping tabs on Martinez (Image: Express Sport)
“I understood that Milano was the perfect solution for me, the right city in the right moment. And I didn’t make a mistake, I liked everything from the first day, the club, the fans.”
Inter have experienced some trouble off the pitch this season, but Martinez has revealed he is not agitating for a summer departure.
“Conte? I like him but even if he leaves, I’m an Inter player and I will continue to work for Inter,” he added.
“It is clear to me the moment we’re living, we will talk to the club and find a solution. We will have to understand all together.
Martinez has been a key member of Inter's title-winning side (Image: Getty Images)
“It is not true that we are angry about the salaries, we are very relaxed, we are concentrated on the pitch.”
Reports in the Italian press over the weekend claimed that Martinez had been involved in a bust-up with Conte, but the striker hailed his manager’s influence on his performances.
“Conte? With him there are never fights, at best only discussions. The discussions are needed to grow, and he searches to bring out the maximum out of everyone, even in training,” he said.
“He lives football in a special way, he called me after Copa America and we were clarified right away. He made me grow a lot, I hope that he stays, in these two years we have made great steps.”