Lautaro Martinez, the celebrated striker, has demonstrated his loyalty to Inter by expressing his desire to spend his entire career with the club. In the wake of setting a new record for Inter in the Champions League, Martinez made this heartfelt revelation. He scored the goal that ensured a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord at the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, following the opening score by Marcus Thuram.
This goal marked Martinez’s 18th in the Champions League on behalf of Inter, elevating him to the position of the all-time top scorer for the club in this competition. This surpasses the previous record held by Sandro Mazzola, who scored 17 goals under the old European Cup structure.
In a moment of reflection, Martinez stated, “I am so proud, I couldn’t have imagined this. I worked so hard and those who know me are well aware of all I’ve been through, but it doesn’t end here, and I want more.” His dedication to the team is clear as he expressed the desire to continue playing for Inter throughout his career, though he acknowledges that this depends on numerous factors.
Martinez’s happiness at Inter is evident not only from his professional accomplishments but also from his personal life. He said, “I am very happy here, I renewed my contract over the summer, deciding to stay. I wake up every morning eager to get on the training field. My family is happy here, too.”
The 27-year-old World Cup winner made his move to Inter from Racing Avellaneda in the summer of 2018, with a transfer fee of €25m. Since then, despite rumors linking him to football giants such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain, Martinez has remained steadfast in his commitment to Inter.
This reaffirmation of his dedication to Inter again confirms Martinez’s loyalty, despite the swirling rumors. His record-breaking performance in the Champions League and his ongoing commitment to the club are a testament to his passion for the game and the team. His stance is clear – he’s proud of his journey, eager for more, and his heart remains with Inter.