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Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez outlined the club’s goals ahead of tonight’s FIFA Club World Cup opener against CF Monterrey.

Speaking to DAZN via FCInterNews, El Toro insisted the Nerazzurri must always target a trophy, regardless of the competition.

It’s the dawn of a new era at the San Siro as Cristian Chivu embarks on his managerial stint after replacing Simone Inzaghi.

Indeed, the 2010 treble winner took over the reins from the 49-year-old after a heartbreaking season.

Apart from a disappointing runner-up finish in Serie A, Inter suffered a humiliating loss in the Champions League final.

Despite an impressive continental run, the Italian giants got trounced by Paris Saint-Germain in the Munich showpiece.

Therefore, they endured their only trophyless campaign under Inzaghi, even though they were in contention for a treble until April.

Now it’s up to Chivu to pick up where his predecessor left off.

Lautaro Martinez Urges Inter Milan to Chase Every Trophy

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Painful memories from Munich are still fresh, yet Inter can start the healing process in the United States.

As one of the pre-tournament favorites, Chivu’s charges head into the tournament with high ambitions.

Furthermore, Lautaro Martinez insists that Nerazzurri must not think about the past and try to reset under new management.

“It was definitely hard to start over after what happened,” El Toro said. “But we have to turn the page and focus on what’s about to begin – it’s very important.

“Every competition we enter must be a target for Inter.

“That’s the message the club and the coach have passed on to us, and we need to keep going in that direction.”

Inter will take on Liga MX giants Monterrey in their Group E curtain-raiser tonight.

In addition to Chivu’s touchline debut, Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique could make their first appearances for Inter.