Barcelona really tried to sign Lautaro Martinez during the last summer transfer window. This was confirmed by Deco himself, but the Inter captain chose to stay with the Nerazzurri.

Tancredi Palmeri revealed some behind-the-scenes details about what happened between Toro and the Inter management. According to the journalist, when the interest from the Catalan club emerged, Martinez wanted a direct meeting with the ownership and not just with Marotta.

The captain sat down at the table with Oaktree and the Nerazzurri executive. “I want to stay and I’m not interested,” said Lautaro, but he wanted to hear the club’s position. The answer was clear: “We have no intention of selling you.” This dialogue defined the situation and closed any possibility of a transfer.

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