Inter joy for Lautaro Martinez, but Dumfries jokes captain was ‘angry with me’

Lautaro Martinez and Dumfries celebrate Inter success

ROME, ITALY – MAY 13: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano lifts the Coppa Italia trophy alongside team mates after the team’s victory in the Coppa Italia Final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

“It means a lot, because it was not easy after what happened last season, to get back on track, but we managed a truly remarkable season. We showed good results, performances, intensity, so I am proud that we are finishing with another trophy that means so much,” Lautaro Martinez told Sport Mediaset.

“There is always so much talk about Inter, but you have to look at what we’ve achieved over so many years. We have to keep just sticking to our path, this is another trophy.”

It is a remarkable achievement for a side that ended last season empty-handed and distraught, with Simone Inzaghi walking away after the Champions League Final defeat.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 13: Cristian Chivu of FC Internazionale celebrates after winning the Coppa Italia final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Not that much was expected of Chivu, considering he only had a few months of experience as a senior coach at Parma before taking the job.

“We’d give Chivu a 10 out of 10, because he helped us so much,” added the captain.

Dumfries missed a lot of the season due to a serious ankle injury that required surgery, but he returned and provided the assist this evening for the Lautaro Martinez tap-in.

“I am happy, it was a difficult period, I am glad that I managed to get back and help my teammates. I’m glad I assisted Lauti, who was angry with me for not giving him as many assists this season,” joked Dumfries on Sport Mediaset.

The Dutchman was named MVP by the Lega Serie A in this evening’s Coppa Italia Final.