Lautaro Martinez Shuts Down Barcelona Links With Inter Pledge

Lautaro Martinez, Inter Milan, Barcelona
19 May 2026

Lautaro Martinez said he wants to retire at Inter Milan, dealing a blow to reported Barcelona interest. The Inter captain insisted he cannot imagine playing elsewhere and remains deeply attached to the club.

Lautaro addressed his future in an interview after fresh reports linked Barcelona with him as a forward target. His comments strongly reduced transfer speculation, with the striker saying he would stay unless Inter pushed him out.