Real Madrid have withdrawn themselves from the race to sign Inter striker Lautaro Martinez in the upcoming Summer transfer window according to a report in today’s print edition of Spanish newspaper El Espanol.
In order to be able to sign the 22-year-old Argentine striker, Real Madrid would have to free up a non-EU player registration slot but as per this report, Real Madrid have zero intention of letting any of their currently registered non-EU players in Eder Militao, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo go.
With Real Madrid pulling out of the race, it leaves Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea in for the former Racing Club player.
Lautaro joined Inter in the Summer of 2018 and is under contract with the club until 2023 and as part of the contract he has a €111 million release clause. It has been reported by a few outlets that Inter will only let him go if that clause is met.
