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Lautaro backed to shine with Messi & Suarez at Barcelona as former coach says he's already one of the world's best

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has already achieved more in his short career than most could aspire to over 15 years, according to his former Racing coach, who believes that a move to Barcelona to link up with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez would only serve to advance his progress.

Fabio Radaelli was in interim charge of the Argentine side when he signed Lautaro in January 2014, snapping up a raw diamond from Bahia Blanca outfit Liniers.

Despite some initial homesickness, the young forward hit the ground running at his new club and his skills saw him compared to some all-time Argentine greats.