Inter Milan’s captain Lautaro Martinez has returned to training earlier than expected, cutting short his vacation following Argentina’s Copa America triumph. The striker arrived at Appiano Gentile this morning to resume training with the team, demonstrating his commitment to the club.
Martinez was initially scheduled to return over the weekend, but he chose to come back early to prepare for the upcoming Serie A season. This decision underscores his dedication to Inter and his role as team captain.
While Inter are set to play a friendly match against Al-Ittihad in Monza tomorrow evening, Martinez will not participate. His focus is on regaining match fitness for Inter’s Serie A opener against Genoa on August 17th.
In addition to his early return, there’s anticipation surrounding the official announcement of Martinez’s contract renewal. Club president Beppe Marotta has confirmed that the Argentine has already signed a new deal, which will keep him at Inter until June 2029. The contract reportedly includes a salary of 9 million euros net per year plus bonuses. The club is expected to make the official announcement before the start of the new season.
Meanwhile, Inter’s new signing Marcus Thuram celebrates his 27th birthday today, adding a festive note to the team’s preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Martinez’s early return and imminent contract extension highlight his importance to Inter Milan as they gear up for the 2024-25 season, aiming to build on their recent successes both domestically and in Europe.
