Lautaro Martínez Sets Sights on More Trophies After Stellar Season
Lautaro Martínez is riding high following a dream season that saw him crowned champion of both club and country.
The Argentine striker spearheaded Inter Milan to Serie A glory, earning both the Capocannoniere award (league top scorer) and the Most Valuable Player recognition. He also played a pivotal role in Argentina’s triumph at the 2024 Copa América, contributing significantly to the tournament victory by scoring pivotal goals, including one in the final. He also topped the scoring charts for the entire tournament.
Eyes on the Prize
At the recent Calcio gala, Martínez expressed his ambition for the future, stating, “We want to win Serie A and the Champions League.”
His performance last season was nothing short of spectacular. In 33 Serie A appearances, he found the back of the net 24 times, leading Inter to the title.
This season, he has already bagged five goals in 12 games for the Nerazzurri, currently sitting in third place, four points behind Napoli with a game in hand.
In the Champions League, Martinez has made five appearances and scored once, helping Inter secure second place in their group with 13 points, advancing them to the knockout stages.
FIFA Snub Sparks Outrage
Despite his phenomenal performances, Martínez was controversially overlooked for FIFA’s The Best Player award. While he finished seventh in the Ballon d’Or voting, which ultimately went to Rodri, his name was absent from the list of nominees for FIFA’s top honor.
He did, however, land a spot on the shortlist for FIFA’s ideal eleven. This omission drew criticism from Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta.
In a statement to ANSA, Marotta voiced his disappointment, saying, “‘It is surprising and disappointing that Lautaro Martínez has not been considered among the candidates for Best FIFA Player after an exceptional season. His extraordinary performances helped lead Inter to a historic milestone and the Argentine National Team to victory in the Copa América. In both competitions he was also the tournament’s top scorer. Lautaro deserves more respect and greater recognition.”
What are Lautaro Martínez’s future goals?
## Lautaro Martínez Sets Sights on More Trophies After Stellar Season
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is the incredible Lautaro Martínez, fresh off a historic season! Lautaro, congratulations on winning both Serie A with Inter Milan and the Copa América with Argentina. An absolutely phenomenal year.
**Lautaro:** Thank you so much. It’s been a dream come true. To achieve such success both with my club and country is something I’ll cherish forever. [[1](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/lautaro-martinez-interview-argentina)]
**Host:** You were instrumental in both triumphs. Can you tell us about some of the highlights?
**Lautaro:** Honestly, every moment was special. Lifting the Serie A trophy with Inter was incredible, especially after the hard work we put in throughout the season. Scoring the most goals and being named MVP was an amazing individual honour, but nothing compares to the feeling of team success.
And then with Argentina, winning the Copa América is something we dreamt of for so long. To contribute and help my nation lift that trophy was truly unforgettable.
**Host:** This season you’ve truly shown your talent and potential. What are your goals for the future?
**Lautaro:** My hunger for more trophies is only growing. I want to keep improving and win even more titles with Inter and Argentina. We have a fantastic squad and I believe we can achieve great things together.
**Host:** Well, we’re all excited to see what you do next! Thank you for joining us, Lautaro.
**Lautaro:** Thank you for having me.
