Inzaghi ´not worried´ about Lautaro future ahead of meeting new Inter owners

Simone Inzaghi says he is “not worried” about Lautaro Martinez’s future, with the Inter skipper yet to sign a new contract at San Siro.

The Argentina international, who is under contract until 2026, was the top scorer in Serie A with 24 goals, as the Nerazzurri claimed their 20th Scudetto after finishing 19 points clear of second-place Milan.

Inter are now under new ownership with American firm Oaktree completing their takeover of the club from Suning last week.

The future of Lautaro will be high on the agenda when Inzaghi meets with the new owners this week, with the skipper’s salary demands reportedly delaying negotiations, but the head coach is confident the situation will be resolved.

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“I am not worried because I know the club,” he said. “Although the owners have changed, the directors have maintained continuity and will continue to do so.”

Inter concluded a memorable campaign with a 2-2 draw at Verona on Sunday, with Marko Arnautovic’s double securing a point, and Inzaghi saluted his players’ efforts.

“We didn’t hide ourselves this season,” he said. “We said our objective was the second star. We wanted it so badly, knowing that the other four, five, or six contenders wanted the same. We were the best in Italy.”

When asked if the Champions League was the club’s main target next season, he added: “We know what it means to play so many games. We know it won’t be easy, but we’ll prepare in the best way.”