Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez expressed overwhelming emotions as his team secured the Serie A title in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 victory over city rivals AC Milan in the Milan derby. Martinez, who played a pivotal role throughout the season, revealed his near-tearful reaction to the historic achievement.
Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram found the net for Inter, securing their 20th Serie A title and a remarkable sixth consecutive win against AC Milan. Despite a late goal from Fikayo Tomori for Milan, Inter held on to claim the victory that crowned them champions.
Reflecting on the momentous occasion, Martinez, who leads the Serie A scoring charts with 23 goals, expressed profound gratitude and dedication to those who supported him. “Now, I feel like crying because we worked so hard, suffered so much, we deserved this joy,” Martinez said, dedicating the triumph to his family, teammates, and fans.
As Inter’s captain, Martinez emphasized the significance of seizing the opportunity to clinch the title in the home stadium of their city rivals. He underscored the unprecedented nature of the achievement and the importance of cherishing the moment.
Despite ongoing contract negotiations, Martinez expressed his desire to remain with Inter. While his current deal runs until June 2026, talks are underway for a potential extension. Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta affirmed the club’s commitment to retaining Martinez, highlighting his integral role in their success and expressing confidence in reaching a new agreement.
With Martinez’s leadership and goal-scoring prowess instrumental in Inter’s title triumph, the club and its supporters eagerly await news of his contract renewal, as they look ahead to further success under his captaincy.
