Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti is proud of the impact of Lautaro Martinez as captain.

Zanetti is also a former club skipper and sees Lautaro boasting similar qualities.

He said, “We already found him in the captain, Lautaro. I am very happy, not just because he is from Argentina, but when we signed him, we already saw glimpses of what he is now showing to the world.

“In these five years, Lauti has improved so much, and you can see how much of a leader he is, his sense of belonging and his love for Inter.

“I won't lie, I see in him how I felt at the start of my career at Inter. We each all have our own personalities and our own journeys. I had a fantastic experience at Inter and I hope Lauti can do the same.

“We are a very united squad off the field too, everyone gives their own contribution, focusing on what is best for Inter. Lauti is a very important part of the Inter present and when the time comes to sit down and discuss it, I think we'll have everything needed to continue together."