Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona, expressing pride in the interest but making clear his commitment to the Italian club.
Lautaro Martinez: 'I Want to Stay at Inter'
In comments to Italian network Sky, Martinez said: “I am proud to be linked with Barcelona, but I want to stay at Inter, it is my only wish. I love this club, its fans, and its directors, and I will remain as long as the management wants me to continue.”
The Argentine forward’s remarks come amid Barcelona’s search for a new striker following the departures of Robert Lewandowski to American side Chicago Fire and Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona's Striker Hunt Faces Obstacles
Barcelona’s efforts to secure an attacking reinforcement this summer have encountered difficulties. The Catalan club’s attempts to sign fellow Argentine Julian Alvarez have stalled, prompting them to turn their attention to Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal.
