Lautaro, goal and record: "It means a lot: since day one, it's as if I've been born here"
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— Oct 20th 2024The words of the Nerazzurri captain, the match-winner against Roma and the top foreign scorer in Inter's history
A historic night for Lautaro Martinez: with the decisive goal in the match against Roma, the Nerazzurri captain has climbed to 7th place in the all-time top scorers' list for Inter, becoming the foreign player with the most goals for the club, tying with Nyers.
Awarded by Lega Serie A as the Man of the Match for the clash at the Olimpico, the Toro expressed all his emotions with the following words:
“This new record means a lot to me. Since I arrived, I've been treated as if I were born here. This is something very valuable to me. I need to keep working, just like we have been doing. Today, we faced a very strong opponent after the international break, with many difficulties. The team needed to show up, and it did. We must continue like this, especially with the Champions League and Juventus coming up. The most beautiful goal I've scored for Inter is my first one, a header at San Siro against Cagliari. That goal opened the door to everything that's followed. I've talked a lot with Messi during national duty, but not about the Ballon d'Or. I'm also happy for the national team’s current form and because he’s back playing with us. I'm thrilled to be on the shortlist for the France Football award because I always work hard, and individual awards hold great significance. It's important for me, but I always think of the team first. If awards come, the credit goes to the team, the club, and the staff. We are a great group, and I'm pleased because everyone works in their own way to raise the level. I dedicate the Man of the Match award to my mum and my wife, as today is Mother’s Day in Argentina.”
Lautaro Martinez