Uncertainty is mounting in Milan over the future of defender Alessandro Bastoni. As he recovers from an ankle injury, Inter’s management has for the first time publicly stated its willingness to listen to offers for the player. However, the club emphasizes that it does not see any signs of the footballer leaving soon and relies on his contribution towards the end of the season.
Bastoni has already missed the Serie A match against Cagliari and, according to sources close to Inter, may also be left out of the squad for the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Como. The club notes that the defender is working towards a return for the decisive games of the championship, where Inter is competing for the Scudetto. According to sporting director Piero Ausilio, the player’s future will be discussed only after the season ends.
Barcelona’s interest and Inter’s position
In recent months, Barcelona has shown interest in Bastoni. According to Italian media, the club is considering a transfer worth at least 70 million euros. However, Inter emphasizes that the player is under contract until June 2028 and the club is in no rush to make decisions. At the ‘Inside the Sport 2026’ event in Coverciano, Ausilio stated that any negotiations will only be possible after the current objectives are achieved, but for now, all offers will be considered in due course: “If anyone is interested, let them call, our contacts are well known.”
Contract and expectations
The club is confident that Bastoni will remain an important part of the team unless an offer comes that satisfies all parties. The issue of tactical changes and possible adjustments to the squad will only be addressed after the end of the season. The current priority is to achieve sporting goals, and the management does not want to be distracted by transfer rumors.
Context and comparison
The Bastoni situation is reminiscent of recent cases where leading players from Spanish and Italian clubs have found themselves in the spotlight of Europe’s top teams. For example, officials from Moscow’s Dynamo recently commented on Arsen Zakharyan’s role at Real Sociedad after his first trophy, emphasizing the importance of adaptation and the growth of the player’s influence in his new team. More on this in the article on Zakharyan’s prospects in Spain.
