Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez extends contract with Italian club Inter

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

Italian Serie A club Inter Milan's Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez has extended his contract with the Italian side, the club announced on Monday.

The 26-year-old will stay with Nerazzurri until 2029, according to a club statement.

"The renewal means a lot to me. I'm proud and grateful, and I want to thank the management and the club," Lautaro said and added, "After six years, being here still means a great deal to me and my family. I'm really happy and eager to keep fighting to win more," Martinez said.

He joined Inter from Argentine club Racing Club in 2018, to help the Nerazzurri win two Italian Serie A titles and two Italian cups.

Lautaro netted 29 goals in 64 appearances for Argentina to help them clinch the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America trophies in 2021 and 2024.