Inter Milan Vice-President Calls Lautaro Martinez ‘Already A Flag-Bearer For Inter’ – Adds ‘It’s Right Paz & Fabregas Stayed At Como’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti feels that captain Lautaro Martinez is “already a flag-bearer” for the Nerazzurri.

Zanetti spoke to newspaper La Provincia di Como, via FCInterNews. He also commented that it’s “right” that Nico Paz stayed at Como this summer.

Lautaro Martinez is getting ready for his eighth season as an Inter Milan player.

The Argenjtine joined the Nerazzurri in the summer of 2018. And while he took a season to find his feet and earn his place in the starting eleven, Martinez has not looked back since then.

Since 2023, Martinez has worn the captain’s armband for Inter. He inherited the captaincy from Samir Handanovic after the Slovenian retired.

And even before then, Martinez had undoubtedly been a leader for Inter. Both on the pitch, and behind the scenes in the dressing room.

Inter Vice-President Zanetti: “Lautaro Martinez Already A Flag-Bearer”

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano crosses the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti beamed that “Lautaro has shown a great sense of belonging here.”

“He’s happy with us,” the Nerazzurri executive continued.

“And he’s starting his eighth season here. He’s our captain. I think he’s already a flag-bearer for us.”

Meanwhile, Zanetti also gave his thoughts on Como midfielder Nico Paz and coach Cesc Fabregas. Inter had reportedly chased both during this summer transfer window.

Zanetti argued that “It’s right that Nico continues his development at the place where he did very well in his first season in Italy.”

The Inter executive predicted that Paz “has a great future ahead of him.”

“As for Cesc, I think he’s one of the young coaches who are really starting to break out,” Zanetti said. “He’s very intelligent, as he also was as a player.”