Updated December 14th, 2019 at 16:17 IST
Inter Milan planning to raise Lautaro Martinez's wages to ward off Barca's interest
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has been phenomenal this season. Hence, the club is planning to double his wages to ward off Barcelona's interest.
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Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has been phenomenal this season. The player has proven himself as one of the best talents in Europe right now. His performance has invited the attention of top clubs like Barcelona.
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Barcelona are targetting Lautaro Martinez
In order to ward off Barcelonaās potential threat, Inter Milan are planning to extend the playerās contract. The 22-year-old has been consistent throughout the season and has become a regular starter alongside Romelu Lukaku. According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport,Ā InterĀ Milan have met with Martinezās representatives to convince the player to renew his contract. His current deal runs until 2023, while hisĀ current release cause is ā¬111 millionĀ which is expected to be raised to ā¬200 million. He earns ā¬2 millionĀ a year andĀ Inter are planning to double it. Inter Milan have emerged as tough competitors in Serie A since the arrival of Antonio Conte.
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Inter Milan were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona
Inter Milan were defeated by Barcelona at San Siro on Matchday 6Ā thanks to goalsĀ from Carles Perez and Ansu Fati.Ā Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku scored just beforeĀ half time against Barcelona to equalise for his side. Barcelona were earlier leading with a 23rd-minute strike from Carles Perez. Inter were in need of a victory against Barcelona to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. However, Ansu Fati scored in the final minutes of the match.Ā
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Inter Milan will face Fiorentina onĀ December 15, 2019.
Lautaro Martinez has scored a total of 13 goals, while assisting thrice in 21 games across all competitions. His team currently lead the Serie A with a two-point advantage over second-placed Juventus. They will play their next game against Fiorentina on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
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Published December 14th, 2019 at 15:21 IST
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