Inter striker Lautaro Martinez shared his thoughts after finishing seventh in this year’s Ballon D’Or rankings, admitting he had hoped for a higher spot. His placement stirred reactions among Serie A fans, many of whom felt the Argentine forward’s performances over the past year deserved a better standing. Martinez, speaking to DAZN following a recent victory over Empoli, acknowledged his ambition for greater recognition in global football awards, but reaffirmed his dedication to Inter and Argentina. “There’s room for improvement,” he admitted. “I expected more, but I focus on my work for my club and country, even though sometimes these awards aren’t decided in the most accurate way.”
Record-breaking goal against Empoli
Martinez further cemented his legacy at Inter with a milestone goal in the match against Empoli, becoming the highest-scoring non-Italian player in the club’s history. His goal contributed to Inter’s triumph over a ten-man Empoli side, underscoring his growing influence at the club. His performance has highlighted his importance to Inter, with the Argentine now positioned as one of Nerazzurri’s iconic figures. His season began slowly, but his recent form has been impressive, putting him back on track to achieve his personal and club goals.
Climbing back to form after a slow start
After a measured start to the season, Martinez has found his rhythm, tallying four league goals and three assists. His current form reflects his commitment to improvement and to helping Inter achieve success. Looking forward, Martinez is determined to keep building on this progress, motivated by his recent historic accomplishment and his ambition to climb even higher in global rankings in the future.
