Zhang Kangyang nodded, Inter will renew the number one star: a 50% salary increase, and sign after winning the championship
Next Monday's Milan derby, Inter Milan will play AC Milan away. A win would see Inter win their 20th Serie A title. On April 19, "Milan Sport" revealed that the contract renewal of Inter Milan and Lautaro Martinez was basically finalized, and the 26-year-old World Cup-winning striker will renew his contract until 2029 with an annual salary of 9 million euros.
Lautaro Martinez is Inter's captain, number one star and top scorer. In the 2023-24 season, Lautaro scored 23 goals and contributed five assists in 28 Serie A games, ranking first in the Serie A scorer list. Inter Milan is about to win the championship and is ready to complete Lautaro's contract renewal, which is the common wish of the players and the club.
At Inter, Lautaro's annual salary is €6 million, with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026. "Milan Sport" revealed that in the past period, Lautaro's agent Camano has been discussing the renewal of his contract with Inter management, and it has been going relatively smoothly. However, fans are looking forward to the contract extension being announced as soon as possible.
Lautaro wants an annual salary of 10 million euros and Inter make an offer of 8 million euros. According to Milan Sport, Suning has given the green light - Zhang Kangyang, as the president of Inter, agreed to raise Lautaro's salary to 9 million euros (including bonuses), which is a mutually acceptable condition.
According to Inter's plan, "win the championship first, and then renew the contract". In Serie A next Monday, Inter Milan only needs to defeat AC Milan to win the Serie A title, which is the most important thing for Inter and Lautaro at the moment. After winning the championship, Lautaro will officially sign a contract extension until 2029, with an annual salary increase of 50% to 9 million euros, and Inter Milan "locks" the number one star.
Lautaro, Inter's top scorer, is in a long goal drought. Since March, Lautaro has not scored (4 in Serie A and 1 in the Champions League), and his form has been somewhat sluggish. Although there is little suspense for Lautaro to win the Serie A Golden Boot, the long-term ball drought will affect confidence and will also lead to an unstable position in the Argentine national team.