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Barcelona’s first offer for Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez was incredibly low £ 15 million, despite the forward had a £ 100 million buyout clause three months ago.
The Catalan giants need a new striker after allowing Luis Suárez to join La Liga rival Atlético de Madrid.
Martinez, 23, was said to be the club’s main target earlier this summer, but Marca has reported that any kind of deal is now “dead.”
It has also been revealed that Barca’s initial offer for the Argentine, who scored 14 goals in Serie A last season, was £ 15 million with add-ons.
Martinez had already reached a personal agreement with the club and was ‘surprised’ by their incredibly low offer.
A move to Spain is already off the table and he can sign a new agreement with Antonio Conte’s side to put a definitive end to the saga.
Barcelona have linked up with Lyon forward Memphis Depay, who Ronald Koeman led internationally, as an alternative.
“When the club says they no longer need you, you have to accept it,” began the 33-year-old by SI.
“But it takes a while, it is difficult. Your family is involved, you have been through a lot with the club. So it is difficult to accept that you are leaving, but you have to do it. football.
“This is very difficult for me. It was not expected, I had nothing prepared,” he continued. “Many years have passed, I have made many friends, that makes me happy.
“When Barcelona told me that they no longer needed me, I received several calls from other clubs.
“I felt like I could still play for a club that could compete against Madrid and Barcelona. I’m going to a very competitive team that can achieve a lot.”
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner opened the proverbial floodgates for former Barcelona players to pile up at the club.
