Giuseppe Marotta confirms Lautaro Martinez rejected approach from Barcelona

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that Barcelona contacted the club regarding a potential transfer for Lautaro Martinez this summer. Despite formal discussions between the two clubs, the transfer did not materialize because the conditions for negotiations were not present. Marotta credited the Argentina striker for his loyalty, noting that the player had no interest in leaving the Italian side. The Inter captain remains a central part of the club’s long-term sporting project. This disclosure occurred shortly before Inter faced Real Madrid in a Champions League match that resulted in a 2-1 defeat for the Nerazzurri. Barcelona concluded the summer transfer window without signing a new striker.

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