Lautaro Martinez has spoken about his relationship with "competition animal" Lionel Messi as he addressed speculation about his future at Inter. The Inter striker revealed just how hard Lionel Messi works in training as he explained that the Inter Miami star's winning mentality sets him apart from his peers. He also spoke proudly of his friendship and the close bond he shares with the Argentina legend. Speaking on Italian TV program Che Tempo Che Fa, Lautaro said: "I'm Messi's teammate. We're talking about an important player who has made history in football. It feels like he's playing another sport in training sessions. things I've never seen before. He's a competitive animal and never wants to lose." The 26-year-old's current Inter contract expires in 2026, and he has been linked with a summer move amid reported interest from Barcelona, ​​but the striker insisted he would like to continue at Milan, while hinting that he could signed a new deal with the Italian club after winning the 2023-24 Scudetto. "You never know what can happen in football, but of course I'm happy in Milan and I want to extend the contract. We suffered two years ago when Milan won the title, so [April 22] was a special day for there are players with strong values, but we played great matches and got there", he emphasized.