Star center-back Alessandro Bastoni has hit a rough patch, throwing his long-term future at Inter Milan into further doubt.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 26-year-old’s summer exit has become a distinct possibility.
What seemed unimaginable until recently has now become probable, as Alessandro Bastoni could sever ties with Inter in the coming months.
Heavily linked with a mega-money transfer to Barcelona, Bastoni’s recent struggles could force his move to the Camp Nou.
Indeed, another season in Serie A could be unbearable for the former Atalanta man after the latest turn of events.
Difficult Moment Pushes Alessandro Bastoni Toward Inter Milan Exit
After his Derby d’Italia antics made him one of the most unpopular figures in Serie A, Bastoni endured another calamitous moment earlier this week.
Despite having the nation’s best interests at heart, he made a game-defining error in Italy’s FIFA World Cup qualifying heartbreak against Bosnia.
Therefore, leaving his homeland could be the only way for the sought-after defender to get his faltering career back on track.
Meanwhile, Barcelona remain hellbent on luring the Nerazzurri stalwart to Catalonia in the upcoming transfer window.
Furthermore, the Blaugrana may no longer have to shell out €70 million to get Inter’s go-ahead.
Instead, they’re now looking to close the deal at around €45 million.