Lautaro Martinez says it is a “privilege” to play with Lionel Messi for Argentina and says the Barcelona star is teaching him the secrets of his movement.
The 22-year-old Inter forward’s excellent form this season has seen him tipped to replace Luis Suarez at Barca, though he insists he is happy in Milan.
Lautaro’s international career has had a hugely promising start, with nine goals in his first 17 senior appearances for his country.
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“For us Argentines, Leo is as important as Maradona was,” he told La Repubblica.