Inter Milan’s captain Lautaro Martinez, recently shared insights into his personal life, his aspirations in the Champions League, and the backstory behind his nickname ‘El Toro.’
At 26 years old, Martinez has solidified his position as one of the top strikers globally this season, netting an impressive 22 goals in 23 Serie A matches for Inter Milan in their title pursuit.
Lautaro Martínez scored his 100th and 101st Serie A goals.
He leads the league with 22 this season.
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In a recent interview with UEFA’s media outlets via TMW, Martinez expressed the significance of the Champions League to himself and his teammates.
He said, “Obviously every trophy is an objective for a club like Inter. Being part of a group of brothers and friends going in the same direction, whether one plays or not, is important to move forward. So, things become simpler.”
Speaking about his early life, the Argentine striker added, “They talk about me, my family, my religion, or a phrase that characterizes me. I got my first tattoo at 15 years old, my mother didn’t want that, she said I was too young. I started with the name of her father, my grandfather. It was very difficult for me.
“We are a family that started with very little. There is no doubt that those difficult moments I grew up very quickly. As I grew up, I understood that I had to follow my path, football. In my family, there has always been sport.”
“When I arrived at Racing, my teammates nicknamed me El Toro because I was always angry and bad in duels. My nickname comes from there,” he revealed.
“The phrase ‘What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger’ tells what I went through small, but also from some later phases. It’s a phrase I identify with, I always carry it with me.”
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