Inter Milan fans, rejoice! Argentina’s World Cup star Lautaro Martinez has signed a five-year contract extension, keeping him at the Serie A giants until 2029, according to The Athletic. The striker shared his excitement on Instagram, saying: \"I am proud to continue defending our colours as captain\"
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Since joining Inter in 2018 for €25 million, Martinez has become a club legend: 129 goals, 43 assists, and multiple trophies including two Serie A titles . His MVP performance last season (27 goals!) helped solidify Inter as a European force, despite their heartbreaking 2023 Champions League final loss to Manchester City
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At just 26, Martinez already boasts a World Cup win (2022) and back-to-back Copa America titles with Argentina. Transfermarkt values him at a career-high €110 million . With this deal, Inter secures its talisman for their quest to dominate Italy – and Europe
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