Milan July 4 (IANS) Inter Milan have added depth to their attack by signing young Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing Club on a five-year deal which was announced on Wednesday.
"Lautaro Martinez is officially an Inter player. The has signed a contract with the club that runs until June 30 2023 " Inter said in their website.
According to Italian media reports Inter Milan will pay Racing Club around $25 million in transfer fee.
"The Argentine forward is a modern player who is capable with both feet. He s quick and physically strong and able to play as both a centre-forward or a second striker " Inter said of the 20-year-old new signing.
"After being monitored by various European clubs in the past months El Toro is now ready for a new adventure with Inter."
Lautaro started to play football for local side Club Atletico Liniers before joining the academy of Racing Club de Avellaneda. On November 1 2015 he made his first team debut just after turning 18.
A year later on November 19 2016 Lautaro scored his first goal in professional football as Racing drew 1-1 away at Huracan.
In 2017 he took part in the Under-20 South American Championship finishing as top scorer with five goals. He also featured in the Under-20 World Cup scoring two goals in two matches.
On March 27 2018 he made his debut for the senior team coming on for Gonzalo Higuain in the 59th minute of a friendly against Spain.

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