Barcelona make Lautaro Martinez move as Inter chief Giuseppe Marotta reveals details of Barca’s inquiry

Barcelona made an enquiry about Lautaro Martinez during the summer, but Inter Milan were clear about their stance on their captain.

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has now confirmed that the Catalan club did make contact over the Argentine striker, although the response from both the Italian side and the player was decisive.

Barcelona set sights on Lautaro Martinez

Speaking to DAZN Italia ahead of Inter's meeting with Napoli at San Siro, Marotta addressed Barcelona's interest in Martinez and made it clear that the forward remains central to the club's plans.

"The news about Barcelona's enquiry regarding Lautaro is true, but the response was decisive from us and from the player to continue together."

Martinez's position at Inter appears to have played a major role in the club's determination to keep hold of him. Marotta highlighted the importance of the Argentine to the team, pointing to both his leadership and his long-term value to the club.

"Lautaro is the team's captain and embodies Inter's present and future, and we hope this harmony will continue for the long term."

While Barcelona's interest was genuine, Marotta's comments indicate that Inter were not prepared to let the enquiry develop into a transfer.

The club's position was matched by Martinez himself, with the striker choosing to continue his relationship with the Italian champions rather than pursue a move away.

For Inter, retaining their captain means keeping a player Marotta considers important not only to the team's current ambitions but also to their future.

The president's comments therefore provide a clear answer to the speculation surrounding Barcelona's interest. The enquiry happened, but neither Inter nor Martinez wanted to take the next step.

Instead, the Argentine remains with Inter, with Marotta hoping the understanding between the player and the club can continue for years to come.