Lautaro takes charge and puts drama behind at Inter Milan

From captain’s peace talks to a fired-up return: Lautaro Martinez leads Inter Milan into a new era with Chivu and a turbo-charged strike force

Inter Milan is officially back. The team gathered this morning at Appiano Gentile, but the true restart happened the day before—when Lautaro Martinez, true to his captain’s role, cleared the air with Hakan Calhanoglu, putting past tensions behind.

El Toro is ready to go again. Unlike last year, when he cut his vacation short to return early and lead Inter Milan after a trophy-filled season, this summer the striker had a longer rest. Yet the challenge ahead is just as fierce.

This time, Lautaro returns following a campaign without silverware—an unfamiliar scenario after years of success. That makes it strange, sure, but also incredibly motivating.

He’s already begun preparing. Back in June, during the Club World Cup, he was one of the first to move on after Simone Inzaghi’s departure and throw his full support behind new coach Cristian Chivu.

Chivu’s project will change the dynamics at Inter Milan: different systems, tactical tweaks, and more fluid hierarchies. But Lautaro’s place? Never in question.

New Inter Milan rises with Lautaro, Thuram and fresh firepower

And neither is the importance of the ThuLa duo—Lautaro and Marcus Thuram. 

They powered Inter Milan to their last title and almost clinched another in the season just ended. They’ll again be at the center of the attack to lead the charge against Antonio Conte’s Napoli.

Behind the frontline, Inter Milan's president Giuseppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio have built a talented young pairing: Pio Esposito and Bonny.

And all eyes are still on Lookman, the dream signing who could elevate the attack to elite European levels.

Lautaro, captain and figurehead, will be responsible for pulling the group forward—on and off the field.

With Thuram beside him and the younger generation rising, his mission is to prove that the American tension—whatever it was—is long gone.

Next comes the real test: goals, wins, and rekindling the chemistry of Inter Milan’s golden days. Hearts on social media are cute—but they don’t win matches.

Source: Fcinter1908