The agent Lautaro Martinez admits that "the interest of Barcelona is true" despite the saga Antoine Griezmann

The agent of the attacker of Inter, Lautaro Martinez, admitted that the words surrounding the interest of Barcelona for his client were actually "real".

Martinez, who played for Argentina at this summer's Copa America after being selected ahead of Nerazzurri's team-mate Mauro Icardi, has been in Italy since leaving Racing Club in the summer of 2018 for a commission of nearly € 22.7 million.

However, recent information links him to another move this summer, this time to Barcelona, ​​the Italians apparently seeking a fee of about 112 million euros.

And, speaking of speculation about Martinez, Alberto Yaque, the player's agent, quoted by Goal, said Ole: "Talk about the interest of Barcelona is true."

"Nobody called us, but we know they watched it with a lot of attention – it's true Barcelona likes it."

However, since Yaque made this statement, La Blaugrana has finally finalized the 120 million euro move for Antoine Griezmann, the Atletico Madrid striker, after triggering his release clause on Friday. afternoon.

And although it may deter them from using Martinez, it is unlikely that the Spanish champions will stop spending there and, with the continuation of Inter on Romelu Lukaku, the Manchester United striker.there may still be room for a switch to negotiate.

Of course, it is also possible that the agent from Argentina is simply looking to get an improved contract for his client in Milan – he would not be the first and he would not be the last.

Atletico refused to yield to Griezmann's claim, claiming to be entitled to a payment of € 200 million – his previous release clause – because both parties had in fact heard on an agreement before the release clause will be reduced to 120 M € in early July. .

In an official statement, they explained: "Atletico Madrid believes that the amount deposited is insufficient to meet its release clause, because it is obvious that the commitment of the player and Barcelona was closed before the aforementioned clause be reduced from 200 to 120 million euros.

"It was also before the date on which the clause was amended that Griezmann announced on May 14 its imminent departure from the club.

"Atletico Madrid believes that his contract ended before the end of last season due to events, acts and demonstrations committed by the player.This is why the club has already initiated appropriate procedures for the defense of its rights and interests. "