With five more rounds until the end of the season, Inter finally reclaimed the Scudetto after two years. It truly was a team effort, but one name stands apart with great form and exceptional skills: Lautaro Martinez. Also known as “El Toro,” the Argentine forward finds himself at the heart of transfer rumours that could see him make a high-profile move, with clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United reportedly showing interest in this world-class player.
A Season to Remember
Martinez’s season has been exceptional with a remarkable tally of 23 goals in 29 Serie A games, positioning him as the league’s top scorer. His team did help him with that through assists coming from Marcus Thuram, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu and more teammates but Lautaro Martinez is not a one-season wonder. On the contrary, his form has always been remarkable at the Stadio Meazza having managed 128 goals in 277 games for the club since his arrival from Racing in 2018.
The World’s Third Best Forward
Recent evaluations by Sci Sports have placed Lautaro as the third-best forward globally, a testament to his skills and the latest proof that he’s one of the best forwards in the world. Even though his favourite foot is right, he netted 24 times with his weak foot and 18 with headers during his time at San Siro. Many regard him as a complete forward, and at 26 years of age, the best is yet to come.
Transfer Rumors and Real Madrid’s Interest
Everyone can see the value of Martinez. Big clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United have previously shown interest in signing the Argentine player, but it remains to be seen if the La Liga giants will make a move given that they are on the verge of signing Kylian Mbappé. On the other hand, Manchester United are in search of another top striker to partner with Rasmus Højlund. Even though the future of Erik ten Hag is not certain, club owners want to bring the best to Old Trafford and Lautaro Martinez was on their radar in 2023. However, the feasibility of Martinez’s transfer remains uncertain – he has a contract with Inter until 2026 and the Nerazzurri are negotiating a new deal for their captain. Nevertheless, bookies started their betting pools where Martnez will play next. Do you think you can guess where the Argentine forward goes next? You can bet on that outcome by using the Stake.com`s bonus codes and get a good start with your football predictions.
Inter’s Tough Stance on Martinez’s Future
Despite these rumours, Martinez has previously expressed that his long-term future lies with Inter. Also, the club’s management recently stated that they will do everything in their power to retain their key players as they aim to build a team capable of winning multiple cups in the future. CEO Beppe Marotta said the club is in no rush to find an agreement with El Toro, but both parties certainly want to continue together.
What Should We Expect in the Summer?
The 2024 summer transfer window has already started for some clubs which have analysed scouting reports and made initial connections with other sides. In the case of Lautaro Martinez, there is nothing concrete – only rumours at this stage. When the season is finally over, we will probably know more about concrete offers and interests from other big clubs in the old continent, but the most likely scenario sees Lautaro remain at Inter in 2024-25, with or without a contract extension. Regardless of what will happen in the summer, one thing is certain: Martinez’s talent, which greatly contributed to Inter’s recent success, will attract even more big clubs this summer.