Argentine forward and World Cup winner Lautaro Martinez has signed a five-year contract extension with Inter Milan, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2029, according to The Athletic.
Expressing his delight, Martinez shared on Instagram, “I am very happy to have extended my contract with our Inter and I am proud to have the privilege of continuing to wear the captain’s armband to defend our colours as I have always done since the day I arrived in Milan. We have a long season ahead of us and we need all of you. Thank you so much for the support, affection, and love you have always shown me.”
Martinez joined Inter Milan in July 2018 from Racing Club for a fee of 25 million euros (approximately $27.3 million). Since his arrival at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, he has become an integral part of the team, scoring 129 goals and providing 43 assists in 282 appearances.
His contributions have been pivotal in Inter’s success, helping the club secure two Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia championships among other honors. In the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League campaign, Martinez played a significant role in leading Inter to the final, where they faced Manchester City.
The 2023-24 season saw Martinez at the peak of his performance, where he was named the Serie A Most Valuable Player and emerged as the top scorer with 27 goals. Internationally, he has celebrated triumphs with Argentina, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022 in Qatar and claiming the Copa América titles in 2021 and 2023.
Martinez’s market value reflects his outstanding performance, with German football transfer site Transfermarkt.com valuing him at 110 million euros (about $120.3 million), the highest in his career as of December 2023.
The contract extension solidifies Martinez’s role as a cornerstone of Inter Milan’s squad, and fans are eager to see his continued impact on the team’s success in the coming years.
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