Lautaro Martinez calls Lionel Messi a ‘competition animal’ as he talks about the Miami star’s greatness: 'He does things that I’ve never seen before'

I'm Messi's friend and teammate. It feels like he's playing a different sport in training sessions. He's a competition animal and never wants to lose. He does things I've never seen before. Lautaro Martinez said in an Italian TV program

Martinez played a crucial role alongside Lionel Messi in their 2022 World Cup run and in the final against France. He also heaped praise on Messi for his contributions to the sport and his luck to admire him from up close. As teammates, Lautaro will accompany Messi in the upcoming Copa America.

Lautaro Martinez opens up about future at Inter Milan

Inter Milan comfortably cruised to yet another Serie A title as Lautaro Martinez played a crucial role up front. The Argentine striker and his strike partnership with Marcus Thuram proved to be the ‘secret potion’ for the Nerazzurri. The two have 35 League goals between them this season and fans are expecting more next season.

With significant uncertainty regarding his future, the 26-year-old has gone on the record to reassure his fans of his desire to continue playing in front of them.

I am grateful. I am surely happy in Milan and want to extend. We've had an extraordinary journey and we played great games to reach there (winning the League title). Lautaro Martinez said in an interview

The Argentine forward’s current contract is set to expire in 2026 and with his 23 goals up front, the club will certainly think twice before even considering the option of selling him off due to bankruptcy. Despite his amazing goal scoring ability, Martinez has been unable to grab a single goal contribution in his last 8 games for Inter.