Inter Milan just secured their 21st Serie A title with a 2–0 win over Parma, and the confetti is still falling at San Siro.
But hold on not everything was beautiful behind the scenes. Captain Lautaro Martinez has admitted that the team went through some real tension earlier in the season, and he’s not afraid to say exactly what he saw. 👀💬
The Argentine striker, who provided the assist for Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s goal in the title-clinching match, revealed that his earlier criticism of the team wasn’t just for show. Marcus Thuram had also scored to make sure Inter got the job done. But according to Lautaro, the road to this trophy was bumpy very bumpy.
“What I said at that moment was what I felt and had been holding inside me. I didn’t plan it. I just saw some things I didn’t like, and I say what I think,” Martinez said. 🗣️
His earlier remarks had pointed to internal issues, including concerns about commitment levels within the squad. Yes, even champions have those moments when things just aren’t clicking. 😬
So what changed? Enter Cristian Chivu. The coach replaced Simone Inzaghi and brought something the team desperately needed — fresh energy and enthusiasm. Lautaro admitted outright: “Perhaps we needed a change of scenery.” Chivu made sure every player felt involved and could even train with a smile.
That shift in atmosphere might have been the real game changer.
Inter’s title win was extra special because it marked the first time in 37 years that they secured the Scudetto at San Siro in front of their own fans. 🏟️🏆 But Lautaro isn’t done yet. “We must continue along this path, because the most important thing after winning is to keep trying to do better,” he said. 💪 Next up? The Coppa Italia final against Lazio, where Inter has a chance to complete a domestic double.
So yes, they won. But according to their captain, they almost lost themselves first. Sometimes the real victory isn’t just the trophy it’s fixing what’s broken before it’s too late.
