Lautaro Martinez admits Inter wanted ‘a change’ with Cristian Chivu changing Simone Inzaghi, however doesn’t remorse his harsh phrases on the trail to the Scudetto.
Some extent would’ve been ample this night in opposition to to be mathematically certain of the title, however they went one higher because of ’s fifth consecutive Serie A sport heading in the right direction and a tap-in on Lautaro Martinez’s help.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Lautaro Martinez of Inter celebrates scoring his crew’s first aim through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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There was pressure over the summer season when ending the marketing campaign empty-handed, going into the Membership World Cup with new coach Cristian Chivu after Simone Inzaghi walked away.
The Argentine additionally hit out at a few of his teammates, most notably , demanding that solely those that actually wish to stay ought to accomplish that.
Lautaro Martinez didn’t maintain again
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano have fun after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory within the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Could 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“What I mentioned at that second was what I felt and had been holding inside me. I didn’t plan it, I simply noticed some issues I didn’t like, and I say what I believe,”
“We really feel so completely happy now. It was not straightforward to begin once more after a season the place we misplaced all of the competitions we had been in proper on the finish, however I’m very completely happy at present with this achievement.
“It was a vital goal for us, maybe many didn’t see us being favourites contemplating what occurred final time period, however we labored so onerous on and off the sphere.”
That is the primary time in 37 years that Inter have managed to safe the Scudetto at San Siro, because the fixture checklist so usually had them away from residence when studying of their success.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his crew’s second aim with teammates through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Could 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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The crew additionally scored over 100 targets this season, making them one thing of an anomaly in Italian soccer.
“We now have for a few years been doing very properly in Italy and Europe, reaching two Champions League Finals in three years. We should proceed alongside this path, as a result of a very powerful factor after profitable is to maintain making an attempt to do higher,” added the worldwide.
“In such a balanced league as this, we managed to maintain centered as a gaggle, and that is probably the most fantastic factor that I’m impressed by, the unity of this crew.”
Chivu was not the primary alternative for the job and had little or no Serie A expertise as a coach, however was rushed in forward of the Membership World Cup and made a huge effect.
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“The coach did so properly bringing contemporary vitality, enthusiasm, so after 4 nice years with Simone, maybe we would have liked a change of surroundings after that Champions League Ultimate. Chivu made certain everybody felt concerned and will even prepare with a smile, that basically helped.”
It’s not over but, as Inter can do the Double once they face within the Coppa Italia Ultimate on the Stadio Olimpico on Could 13, whereas Lautaro Martinez will also be Capocannoniere.
“There’s all the time more room within the trophy cupboard! That is my mentality and that of Inter, so I’m very proud to put on this shirt.”