Inter expecting Barcelona to activate Martinez's clause before it ends on July 7

Part-exchange offers that would have seen Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti move to Italy have been halted.

Inter expecting Barcelona to activate Martinez's clause before it ends on July 7
Lautaro Martinez

Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has defined Lautaro Martinez as an integral part of the upgrading system of the club and does not intend to sell the player.

"We want to strengthen the team structure of which Lautaro is an important element, young, very keen and from talent he is now becoming a true champion," Marotta said.

"This thanks to the work of [Antonio] Conte, of the club and himself. He has proven to have great football and professional skills. So much so as to recognize now that his path has not reached the peak yet and that he can still grow more with us," he added.

Lautaro Martinez has scored 16 goals in 31 appearances for the Italians and has been linked on a move to the Camp Nou, however, Barca’s finances seem hit by the coronavirus pandemic and are seeking for a reduction in the players’ price value which Inter are not willing to.

 

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Part exchange offers that would have seen Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti move to the San Siro have also been rejected by Inter with their intent only on money.

According to the CEO, the Nerazzurri is monitoring if Barcelona would be able to meet the £98m release clause of the Argentine before it expires on July 7, 2020.

"Inter does not want to sell, but to buy like big clubs do and we want to follow this line. There is a clause and it ends on July 7.

"We'll see what Barcelona want to do and then we will see what he wants. Today it is important that he is focused and ready to give his contribution for everyone's satisfaction."