Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Insists ‘Whoever Doesn’t Want To Stay Should Leave’ After FIFA Club World Cup Crashout Vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez says that “whoever doesn’t want to stay should leave” after the team’s loss to Fluminense.

The Argentine gave a fiery interview to SportMediaset, via FCInterNews, after the 0-2 Club World Cup loss.

Inter Milan’s season has now come to an end. They lost 0-2 against Brazilian side Fluminense in the round of sixteen of the Club World Cup.

This means that the Nerazzurri will not end the campaign with any silverware.

Inter Milan had their ups and downs in the group stage of the Club World Cup.

However, the knockouts simply proved to be a bridge too far for Cristian Chivu’s team.

Fluminense went ahead within a couple minutes. Inter looked shellshocked, whether it was the result of the long season, the heat, or simply being overrun by an organized and determined Fluminense team.

Inter Milan huffed and puffed for the rest of the ninety minutes. They did carve out some good chances, even hitting the post twice.

But in the end the second goal of the match came from the Brazilian team, in stoppage time to seal the upset victory.

And after the match, Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez became visibly angry with many of his teammates.

Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez: “Whoever Doesn’t Want To Stay Should Leave”

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez vented his emotions after the match. “We definitely weren’t in the game in the first half,” he admitted.

“We conceded a goal, and made mistakes with our passes and positional support.”

Martinez noted that Fluminense “scored within the first few minutes.”

“But then they defended deep, and defended well. Looking for the counterattack.”

The Inter captain then argued that “in the second half we were better.”

“We gave it our all,” he insisted.

“It was hot for both teams. The pitch was dry for both teams.”

Martinez noted that “we were mentally tired, we were missing players.”

“I apologize to all the fans who came here to see us,” he continued. “Now let’s focus on resting and starting next season at our best.”

Meanwhile, the Inter captain said that new coach Cristian Chivu “gave us a big push, even if we went out of the competition today.”

“The message is clear,” he said. “Whoever wants to stay, stay.”

“Whoever doesn’t want to stay, should go,” the Inter captain had a fiery message for his teammates.

“We’re fighting for a great shirt. And we have to fight for great goals.”