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Inter Milan has officially declared Lautaro Martínez as non-transferable, the 28-year-old forward, on Wednesday and in the face of interest from FC Barcelona, who will not be able to sign the Argentine. Another option dropped for Deco and Hansi Flick.
The board of the Italian club categorically denied having received any proposal or communication from FC Barcelona, closing the door to any negotiation with the team managed by Hansi Flick before the conclusion of the summer transfer market.
Absence of offers in Milan and the club's stance towards Catalan interest
Despite the information circulated from Spain linking Martínez to the Blaugrana after Atlético Madrid's refusal to transfer Julián Álvarez, the board of Inter Milan has not had any formal contacts. Neither the board nor the agents of the Argentine attacker have expressed any intention to terminate the existing contract.
Martínez, who joined the Nerazzurri in 2018, has a record of 175 goals and 56 assists in 376 matches played. After returning to training following the 2026 World Cup with the Argentine national team, the leadership of the Lombard entity considers him the cornerstone and unsellable asset of their sporting project.
Inter Milan's planning and Barcelona's alternatives
The 28-year-old forward maintains his role as captain and offensive reference at San Siro, so Inter Milan will turn down any economic proposal from Barcelona during the final stretch of the transfer window. The firm stance of the Italian institution forces the Catalan technical department to redirect their market searches.
Unable to pursue the Nerazzurri captain, Barcelona's sports management will have to activate other options on their candidate list. The roster of alternatives managed by the Catalan entity includes names like Nicolas Jackson, Gabriel Jesus, or Georges Mikautadze to reinforce Flick's attack.
Inter Milan will list Martínez in the official roster for the start of Serie A this weekend, ruling out any meeting with emissaries from the Spanish club. The Italian board will maintain their stance of not considering offers, ensuring the continuity of their captain for the domestic league and the Champions League.
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