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Marotta rules out Lautaro Martinez departure amid Barcelona interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Marotta rules out Lautaro Martinez departure amid Barcelona interest

Summary

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta stated that Barcelona's interest in Lautaro Martinez is not worth discussing. Ahead of their Serie A opening match against Monza, Marotta emphasized that Martinez, as team captain, will not be leaving. Inter won both the Scudetto and Coppa Italia last season and aims to build on that success. The club has made recent signings including Djed Spence and Curtis Jones to enhance their squad. The match against Monza starts at 17:30 UK time today.

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By the Numbers

•Lautaro Martinez is reportedly not leaving Inter for Barcelona.
•Inter opens their Serie A season against Monza today.
•Inter won the Scudetto and Coppa Italia last season.
•New signings include Djed Spence and Curtis Jones.
•Match kicks off at 17:30 UK time.

Latest Updates

6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Inter CEO Beppe Marotta reveals Lautaro Martinez not for sale amidst Barcelona links
4:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Not worth talking about’ – Inter chief sends Lautaro Martinez message to Barcelona
4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Marotta: ‘Inter competitive, Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona not worth talking about’

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Serie A side Inter have seen their striker Lautaro Martinez get linked with a late move to Barcelona in the last few days. Get Italian Football News have looked at the Nerazzurri’s stance about the...
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Inter President Beppe Marotta assures Barcelona interest in Lautaro Martinez ‘isn’t even worth talking about,’ while the England internationals bring ‘experience and mentality.’The opening f...
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