La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t SPORT) has revealed that Barcelona can now acquire Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. This seemed unlikely only a few months ago.
At the core of this development is a significant shift in Inter Milan’s standing. The Italian squad have reportedly reduced their initial €80 million value to a more acceptable €50 million plus add-ons and are now prepared to sell the centre-back, making the deal much more possible for Barcelona. This approach has led to a rapid surge in discussions.
Furthermore, Bastoni’s personal position has been essential to the progress of negotiations. The defender has made it clear that joining Barcelona is his primary ambition and has shown little interest in connecting with other teams, according to the publication, despite Premier League interest. Barça’s commitment to the change has given him a clear advantage in the race.
Earlier in the season, Deco, Barcelona’s sports director, had a conversation with Bastoni’s agent, Tullio Tinti. Since then, the idea has evolved from a faraway possibility into a realistic objective, and the player’s readiness to make the change has only increased.
Inter are now considering selling Barcelona target Alessandro Bastoni
Bastoni and his family are now considering a dramatic move away from the squad after drawing interest from several other teams, according to La Gazzetta. Bastoni is undoubtedly of interest to Barcelona, and there are rumours that he has fans in the Premier League as well. According to the article, his price tag may have decreased from €70 million, despite his reported net compensation being “over €5 million”.
According to reports, “Inter could now accept an offer around €50 million”, provided that bonuses are included to help close the sale. Recently, Bastoni has been experiencing some challenges in Italy. He has drawn criticism for both his celebrations and his part in Pierre Kalulu’s contentious red card at the Derby d’Italia.
Bastoni and Inter were reportedly negotiating a deal a few weeks ago, but it appears that things have changed at San Siro and a summer departure is now possible.
