Marotta: Lautaro Exemplary, Real Madrid Strongest Club

Inter's president praises his star striker and salutes former heroes before a Champions League reunion.

What happened. Inter president Beppe Marotta hailed Lautaro Martinez as 'exemplary' for resisting Barcelona's approach and called Real Madrid the 'strongest club'.

• Marotta said Lautaro showed great sense of belonging
• He noted no conditions to open negotiation with Barcelona
• He wished Dumfries well at Real Madrid

“Lautaro's behaviour was exemplary, he showed a great sense of belonging.”

— Beppe Marotta

Inter face Real Madrid in Champions League opener with Marotta's comments setting the tone.

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