Sergio Zarate, who is the brother of former Inter star Mauro Zarate and Rolando Zarate who is Lautaro Martinez’ agent, discussed the future of the 22-year-old Nerazzurri striker in an interview with Argentine broadcaster Fox Sports earlier today.
“Lautaro is now playing for Inter but believe me, he will definitely go and play in Spain. Barcelona? There’s a great chance this could happen.
“He’s a great player, he has no limits. In the end the player will decide, but the fact that Lionel Messi is there may make him want to go and play alongside the greatest of them all.”
Zarate also responded to the statement made recently by Inter vice president Javier Zanetti, who suggested that he believes that the player will remain with the Milanese club.
“Inter may want everything they want, but the transfer market itself is in charge of what happens. And the giants of Europe, when they want a player, do everything to get one.”
Lautaro, who is contracted to Inter until 2023, has made 31 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 2437 minutes. In that time, he has scored 16 goals and provided four assists, shining under the guidance of coach Antonio Conte.
Barcelona have long been chasing the signature of the 22-year-old Argentine striker, following him since his time at Argentinian club Racing. The Catalan side believe that he would be the perfect replacement for the aging Luis Suarez, who is currently out with a serious injury.
