Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly keen to join La Liga powerhouse Barcelona at the end of the season.
According to Spanish outlet Chiringuito via FCInter1908, the Italian center-back has already agreed personal terms with the Blaugrana.
Widely regarded as one of Europe’s best defenders, Alessandro Bastoni has been the cornerstone of Inter’s success in recent years.
Indeed, the 26-year-old has nailed down a starting berth at San Siro as his own, helping the Nerazzurri win two Serie A titles in the last five years.
However, the former Atalanta man could cut ties with the 20-time Italian champions in the summer.
Inter Milan Star Alessandro Bastoni Agrees to Join Barcelona
Seeking a pacey center-back to bolster Hansi Flick’s defensive options, Barcelona have set their sights on Bastoni.
Indeed, the Spaniards have identified the Nerazzurri stalwart as their top defensive target despite the player’s substantial price tag.
Aware of Barcelona’s genuine interest, Inter are reluctant to sanction Bastoni’s departure for less than €70 million.
Meanwhile, Barca’s financial woes are well-documented, meaning Inter’s demands could be a major stumbling block.
However, Flick’s side could try to use Bastoni’s alleged desire to move to Camp Nou as leverage in potential negotiations with the Italian club.
He may be a little slow, but there’s no denying that he’s a central defender who loves to create goal chances. Inter would be crazy to sell him, as we’re short of center-backs
His form has been dropping and the Juve fiasco didn’t help. It would be interesting to see if he can manage in a two man backline, because when he goes missing in a 3 man he always has cover. He was definitely world class and would rarely put a foot wrong but it is what it is now. For a large fee might be the best timing for his exit.
80 million. take it or leave it.
he won’t leave for 80 million, if we get 50 we should be happy
Likely a fake story but…. let him leave for 80+m. The article says “pacey” That is a joke right? He is slow, actually quite slow and will get devoured in La Liga where his constant fouling will be called non stop.
Inter- take the money!
If true then nothing less than 80m and switch to a 4-3-3
La Liga attackers will making fun of him
70 million??? Never…Max 50.
Hmmm, Juventus episode affected him.
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