Barcelona has taken the lead in the pursuit of Inter Milan’s central defender Alessandro Bastoni. Liverpool is also interested, but Barcelona’s sporting director Deco and head coach Hans-Dieter Flick regard Bastoni as a top defensive reinforcement.
The transfer fee is estimated between 80 and 100 million euros, with negotiations ongoing. Despite financial challenges, Barcelona remains confident in completing the deal thanks to positive initial contacts with the player’s representatives.
This season, Bastoni has made 35 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 6 assists. He is under contract with Inter until summer 2028, which contributes to the high transfer valuation. According to Transfermarkt, Bastoni’s market value stands at around 80 million euros.
For Barcelona, signing Bastoni would be a significant boost to their defensive line and underscore their ambition to compete at the highest level domestically and in Europe.
