Report: Barcelona reach agreement with Inter striker Lautaro Martinez
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According to Spanish reports, Barcelona have an agreement in place to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, though the Argentine remains under contract in Italy.
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Attributed to original sourceEl Chiringuito in Spain claims that Barcelona have reached an agreement with Lautaro Martinez’s agent, Alejandro Camaño, yet the Catalans haven’t yet sent an offer to Inter.
Spanish TV show El Chiringuito reports that Barcelona have a ‘total’ agreement with Inter captain Lautaro Martinez.
El Chiringuito: Barcelona have ‘total’ agreement with Lautaro Martinez
El Toro has recently been linked with a move to Barcelona after the La Liga giants failed to reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Lautaro’s compatriot Julian Alvarez.
According to the report, the only thing missing for Lautaro’s move to Barcelona is Inter’s acceptance of Barcelona’s offer, which, of course, is not a small detail.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 27: Lautaro Martinez #22 of Argentina celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Several sources in Italy, including Fabrizio Romano, claim that the Nerazzurri haven’t yet received a call from Barcelona, so currently there is no offer on the table.
At the same time, the Nerazzurri are uninterested in selling their captain and best striker, particularly with fewer than ten days remaining in the summer transfer window.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 15: Lautaro Martinez #22 of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Even Lautaro Martinez, this past May, said he’d not consider leaving the Stadio Meazza: “This is my second home. I can say that I’m really happy and I have a long contract,” he said.
“I only think about Inter. My family is happy in Milan, and I have no reason to go elsewhere. I’m happy to be the captain of this team.”
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What happened
Spanish media outlets are reporting that Barcelona have reached an agreement with Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez over personal terms. The Argentine striker, who has been a long-standing target for the Catalan club, is reportedly keen on a move to Camp Nou. No fee or timeline has been confirmed by either club, and Inter's position on negotiations remains unclear. The story originates from Spanish press, and Inter are yet to publicly respond to the claims.
Chance analysis
Lautaro Martinez has been persistently linked with Barcelona across several windows, and reports of a personal agreement will re-energise those rumours ahead of the summer. Any deal would require Inter's willingness to sell one of their most valuable assets, and the Italian club have historically demanded premium fees for key players. For Barcelona, the fit is logical: a centre-forward capable of leading the line and linking with wide creators, addressing a long-standing problem position. The story's credibility hinges entirely on Spanish reporting, and until Inter or the player's camp confirm, it should be treated as an early-stage rumour rather than a done deal.
If completed, Lautaro's arrival would significantly strengthen Barcelona's attacking line, while Inter would lose their primary striker and face a major rebuild up front.