Lautaro Martinez insists team targets are more important than individual awards such as the Ballon d’Or but says Inter and his agents are still discussing a contract extension.
Serie A leading scorer Lautaro Martinez received the Premio Gentleman in Milan on Thursday night and briefly spoke from the stage before receiving the award.
“I am really happy and proud of what I am doing in my career,” he said.
“I am always grateful to my teammates, the staff members and the fans who keep supporting us.”
Lautaro Martinez and Inter ‘working’ on contract extension
Did he expect such a successful time at Inter when he joined the club in 2018?
“Honestly, no, but I’ve been working a lot from the first day, and Inter have always helped me, so I am grateful, and I try to show it on the pitch. We want to continue like this,” he replied.
The Argentina international smiled when journalists asked him for an update regarding a contract extension with the Serie A giants.
“We are working, and we hope to reach an agreement,” the striker said, smiling before pointing at club director Giuseppe Marotta among the crowd.
Lastly, he was asked if he dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or one day.
“Obviously, I always say that I work to help my teammates and Inter and bring them higher and higher. Individual awards are important, but the team is the most important thing,” the striker Argued.
Lautaro has scored 27 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions this season and his contract at the Stadio Meazza expires in June 2026.
Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, recently said that Lautaro’s contract extension may be signed after Barella’s.
Lautaro, 26, has scored 129 goals in 281 appearances with Inter and won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
As long as Messi lives, no one can win Ballon d’Or. Hell, they’ll even crown him again after he retires. Pathetic.