Inter forward Lautaro Martinez recalls the ‘significant’ Treble season, as the Nerazzurri prepare for the first round of fixtures in the Champions League.
On Wednesday, the Beneamata start the 2020-21 season of the Champions League with a home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Lautaro spoke to UEFA.com about the former Argentine players in the Nerazzurri squad and how he followed the historic Treble in 2009-10 from his homeland.
Inter forward Lautaro Martinez recalls the ‘significant’ Treble season, as the Nerazzurri prepare for the first round of fixtures in the Champions League.
On Wednesday, the Beneamata start the 2020-21 season of the Champions League with a home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Lautaro spoke to UEFA.com about the former Argentine players in the Nerazzurri squad and how he followed the historic Treble in 2009-10 from his homeland.
“I remember watching the Champions League Final at home, with my family in Argentina,” Lautaro told UEFA.com. “It was significant because there were many Argentine players in the team, and it was such an important win for the club.
“Diego Milito scored both goals? Yes, that’s right. Diego is a very important person and footballer in our country, I was able to play with him [at Racing Club], which I enjoyed very much.
“There are definitely many Inter fans in Argentina because of the many Argentine players who have moved to this club.”
One of the most important players in Inter’s recent history is former full-back Javier Zanetti, who was part of the historic side and captained the Nerazzurri for 13 out of 19 seasons.
Lautaro explained how the current Vice-President helped him settle in Milan.
“Javier is a very important Inter man, and for us [players] as well, because he passes down to us everything he has experienced at this club.
“He did so to me when I first came to Italy. Whenever I’ve needed something, he has always tried to help me. He always lends an ear and asks how I’m doing or gives me a hand with anything I might need.
“He’s always there to make sure I’m alright inside the club and outside too. Above all, he helped me with the language when I arrived, with what the club meant and how we train.
“He was very important in those matters, so I’ll always be grateful to him. He really helped me out when I came here.”