Lautaro Martinez claims he was on verge of Barcelona transfer after talks with Messi but club could not afford him
4.8 (83) · € 12.50 · In Magazzino
![Lautaro Martinez claims he was on verge of Barcelona transfer after talks with Messi but club could not afford him](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9a57a20f-dca9-4ccd-a287-4aa068dc8471.jpg)
LAUTARO MARTINEZ has admitted he was close to moving to Barcelona. The Inter Milan striker, 23, held talks with Lionel Messi but the move broke down due to Barca not being able to afford him. Marti…
![He only thinks about Inter' - Lautaro Martinez's agent confirms striker rejected 'many' offers and is in talks over new contract at Serie A giants](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt4c54553a6def1202/65173c0a1e94e9471ae5c7f8/GettyImages-1705696627.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
He only thinks about Inter' - Lautaro Martinez's agent confirms striker rejected 'many' offers and is in talks over new contract at Serie A giants
![How Inter Milan could line up with Lionel Messi after Barcelona star sensationally hands in transfer request](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NINTCHDBPICT000596150472.jpg)
How Inter Milan could line up with Lionel Messi after Barcelona star sensationally hands in transfer request
![The worst Barcelona team of the last 12 years - and Messi's right to be angry](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt5820ed7f8cc581c3/60db56f45e51ad3b1d25dcec/2e4823263324de423e61bab06027ebfb3ad8516d.jpeg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
The worst Barcelona team of the last 12 years - and Messi's right to be angry
![Lionel Messi: Will Barcelona legend leave Nou Camp after bust-up?, Football News](https://e0.365dm.com/20/02/2048x1152/skysports-lionel-messi-barcelona_4912914.jpg?20200206140754)
Lionel Messi: Will Barcelona legend leave Nou Camp after bust-up?, Football News
![Barcelona set to complete record deal for Inter star Lautaro Martinez, Football](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1182454361.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&zoom=1&resize=480%2C361)
Barcelona set to complete record deal for Inter star Lautaro Martinez, Football
![Italian Media Claim Lionel Messi Wants Barcelona To Sign Inter's Lautaro Martinez](https://image-service.onefootball.com/transform?w=280&h=210&dpr=2&image=https%3A%2F%2Fsempreinter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2Flautaro-martinez-8-e1597694034530.jpg)
Italian Media Claim Lionel Messi Wants Barcelona To Sign Inter's Lautaro Martinez
![Lionel Messi talks up 'spectacular' Lautaro Martinez amid Barcelona rumors - Barca Blaugranes](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/TW3EMIi4uPJCXGZ7dCTH9WNDJsk=/0x0:2800x4200/1200x800/filters:focal(1201x976:1649x1424)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66801186/1173237345.jpg.0.jpg)
Lionel Messi talks up 'spectacular' Lautaro Martinez amid Barcelona rumors - Barca Blaugranes
![Lautaro Martinez lays down his demands! Inter striker wants big pay rise as contract extension talks drag on](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2819f0a0e0ffa1b2/65b6bffcba1594040a06ddb0/Lautaro_Martinez_Fiorentina_Inter.jpg)
Lautaro Martinez lays down his demands! Inter striker wants big pay rise as contract extension talks drag on
![As Lionel Messi ages, here's what Barcelona has to do to remain relevant in Spain and Europe](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2020/03/06/385767b3-367c-49fd-985e-f81fccc881b9/thumbnail/1200x675/52f53d9d1779c9e358bf151bf5d06573/barcelona-lionel-messi.jpg)
As Lionel Messi ages, here's what Barcelona has to do to remain relevant in Spain and Europe
![Messi's potential Barca return off?](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/7119/d202e8bc3a5c4cf6b176912438270ab8.jpg)
Messi's potential Barca return off?
![Lionel Messi loves 'spectacular' Lautaro Martinez, Barcelona and Man City have eyed the Inter forward and now Arsenal are looking to snap him up this summer](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/11/NINTCHDBPICT000535213626-e1572606981523.jpg)
Lionel Messi loves 'spectacular' Lautaro Martinez, Barcelona and Man City have eyed the Inter forward and now Arsenal are looking to snap him up this summer
![Lionel Messi contract talks are 'progressing', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta but talkSPORT told Argentina is now 'more important' to superstar](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/05/NINTCHDBPICT000653775497-e1621240715625.jpg)
Lionel Messi contract talks are 'progressing', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta but talkSPORT told Argentina is now 'more important' to superstar
![Paris Saint-Germain plot European domination after four superstar signings](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/%2Fmethode%2Fsundaytimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F1f0384c6-fd1b-11eb-b378-10cb54573352.jpg?crop=1264%2C1580%2C456%2C207)
Paris Saint-Germain plot European domination after four superstar signings
![Playing with 'generous' Messi is a privilege, says Barca-linked Lautaro](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt96db0d762a19897d/60db82c493730d0ef6fb056d/01de8e4c582b154f198fea9c8886dd46e155d0f9.jpg)
Playing with 'generous' Messi is a privilege, says Barca-linked Lautaro