The agent of Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is pushing to move forward contract extension talks with the Nerazzurri.
This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, who report that the Nerazzurri are nevertheless in no hurry.
As things stand, Martinez’s contract with Inter runs out at the end of June 2026.
The former Racing Club striker signed his current deal during the fall of 2021.
However, Inter are already ready to start thinking well into the future. Martinez is a player who the club see as part of the foundation of the team for many seasons to come.
The Argentine’s performances over the past couple of seasons have only grown in quality. Therefore, the Nerazzurri are prepared to tie down his future with a new long-term deal.
Moreover, it is not as though there is not interest in taking Martinez away from Inter. Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur have all targeted the Nerazzurri striker in the recent past.
Given that Martinez will also captain Inter next season, however, his importance to the club is greater than ever
Therefore, it seems very likely that the Nerazzurri will aim to extend his deal. This would both keep the Argentine content at the club to ward off interest, and reflect his status within the team.
Agent Of Lautaro Martinez Pushing To Move Forward In Contract Extension Talks
Martinez is represented by agent Alejandro Camano.
And according to Tuttosport, Camano wants to get contract extension talks with Inter moving forward soon.
The agent has made no secret of the fact that he and Martinez expect the negotiations to take place in due time.
And Camano has projected optimism about pen being put to paper on a new deal. He has intimated that Martinez is very happy at Inter.
And the agent wants to make a new deal for Martinez an absolute priority.
For their part, however, Inter are not in too much of a hurry.
The Nerazzurri could begin the talks with Camano regarding a new deal for Martinez in the coming weeks.
The November international break would be one possible date for the talks to start.
However, Tuttosport report, Inter will begin the talks with Martinez and Camano in due time.