Lautaro Martinez has opened up about Inter's dramatic title win, admitting the squad needed a fresh start after a turbulent summer that saw Simone Inzaghi replaced by Cristian Chivu. The Argentine striker, who played a pivotal role in the Scudetto triumph, didn't hold back when reflecting on the challenges the team faced.
"It wasn't easy starting over after a season where we lost everything right at the end," Martinez told DAZN Italia following Inter's 2-0 victory over Parma that sealed the championship. "But I'm so happy today with this achievement."
The win at San Siro was particularly special—it's the first time in 37 years that Inter have clinched the title on home soil. Marcus Thuram continued his red-hot form with a fifth consecutive Serie A goal, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan tapped in from Martinez's assist to make sure of the result.
But the road to glory wasn't smooth. The summer brought major upheaval when Inzaghi walked away, paving the way for Chivu to take charge. Martinez didn't shy away from calling out teammates—most notably Hakan Calhanoglu—demanding that only those fully committed to the cause should stay.
"What I said at that moment was what I felt and had been holding inside me," Martinez explained. "I didn't plan it. I just saw some things I didn't like, and I say what I think."
That honesty, combined with the squad's resilience, proved crucial. Many wrote off Inter after last season's heartbreak, but the team proved the doubters wrong with a dominant campaign. "Perhaps many didn't see us as favorites considering what happened last term, but we worked so hard on and off the field," Martinez added.
For Inter fans, this Scudetto carries extra weight—a testament to the club's ability to overcome adversity and rebuild under new leadership. And for Martinez, it's proof that sometimes, the toughest conversations lead to the sweetest victories.
