Raring To Go – Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez Not Relenting Even On Vacation
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is not even relenting on vacation, as the Argentine gets ready to try to start the new season with a bang.
This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
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Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is currently on vacation.
The 27-year-old is enjoying a rare period of respite. After a long, gruelling season culminating in the Champions League final and Club World Cup, Martinez is recharging his batteries.
Martinez is currently in Mexico with his family.
And clearly, the Inter captain is enjoying the chance to relax.
Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez Not Even Relenting On Vacation
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by)
However, reports Tuttosport, Lautaro Martinez is not letting his mind stray too far from the pitch.
The Argentine is well aware of the fact that the new season is only a few weeks away.
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Moreover, Inter return to preseason training in less than two weeks.
Therefore, reports Tuttosport, Martinez has been working to keep himself in condition during his vacation.
The Inter captain has worked out in the gym and went for regular swims in the pool.
Martinez wants to return to preseason training still in fairly good condition. That way, he can rapidly approach his best form in time for the start of the new Serie A season next month.
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