The president of Racing explains to MD that Real Madrid wanted Lautaro Martinez but he did not want to go.
Lautaro Martínez rejected an offer from Real Madrid when he was not yet a professional. A previously unknown fact that Víctor Blanco, president of Racing, reveals to Mundo Deportivo.
"When he was in the youth team and he was 18 years old, Lautaro said no to Madrid ."
What was that story like, Victor?
"Real Madrid came looking for him from and offered a loan deal with a purchase option. However, he rejected that possibility because he wanted to succeed in Racing before going outside. And he stayed. He was very clear about his goals."
How firm had Madrid's proposal been for Lautaro?
"They were determined to take him away. But he knew very well what he wanted."
"I love him too much. He has been very good with the club and with me. He jumped youth categories very quickly, reached the first team, went to Europe ... And it's the same as always. "