Report – Inter Milan Strike Partners Ease Tensions After Outburst
This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez made plenty of waves with his recent comments.
Speaking frankly after Inter's Club World Cup exit against Fluminense, the Argentine implored 'whoever wants to leave, leave.'
This was a thinly-veiled dig at teammate Hakan Calhanoglu.
However, the Turk was not the only player in the Inter squad who took Martinez's words harshly.
Lautaro Martinez & Marcus Thuram Smooth Over Tensions
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
Yesterday, Inter coach Cristian Chivu brought the whole squad together for a meeting. The aim was to clear the air following Martinez's comments.
And Marcus Thuram was reportedly one of the players to take the most issue with what Martinez had said.
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This had naturally led to some worries that the rapport between the two strikers could become frayed.
However, according to the Corriere, Martinez and Thuram smoothed over the tensions yesterday. They discussed their issues frankly, and then had a cup of coffee together before leaving on their vacations.
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