Bastoni Sets One Condition for Barcelona Before Inter Contract Talks
Alessandro Bastoni is back on Barcelona's radar, but the Italian defender wants to understand Hansi Flick's plans before making a decision about his future.
Alessandro Bastoni's future is once again generating uncertainty at Inter Milan. Although the Italian defender remains an important figure in the Nerazzurri squad, renewed interest from Barcelona could become a decisive factor ahead of the upcoming transfer windows.
According to Tuttosport, the Catalan club have resumed contact with the player's representatives. Bastoni remains under contract with Inter until June 30, 2028.
This is not the first time Barcelona have explored a potential move for the Italian international. Sporting director Deco previously considered bringing him to Spain during the summer, but the deal never materialized.
With Barcelona once again looking to strengthen their backline, Bastoni has returned to their list of potential defensive reinforcements.
Bastoni Wants Guarantees From Hansi Flick
Despite the renewed interest, Bastoni reportedly has no intention of changing clubs without first understanding his potential role under Hansi Flick.
According to the Italian report, the center-back wants assurances that he would have an important place in the squad's defensive rotation, with a genuine opportunity to compete for a starting position.
His stance is understandable given his current status at Inter. Bastoni has established himself as one of the team's defensive leaders, combining strong positioning with excellent distribution and the ability to contribute to attacking moves.
Those qualities make him an attractive option for Barcelona, who are looking for an experienced left-footed center-back capable of building attacks from deep.
Inter Still Hope to Secure His Future
Meanwhile, Inter have strong reasons to keep the Italian international in Milan.
Bastoni's current contract runs until June 2028, and he reportedly earns approximately €5.5 million net per season, making him one of the club's highest-paid players.
Club president Giuseppe Marotta previously made Inter's position clear. The executive explained that Bastoni had not requested a transfer and that the Italian club had no financial need to sell him.
Nevertheless, discussions over the defender's long-term future could become increasingly important in the coming months.
According to Tuttosport, Bastoni wants to establish whether Barcelona can offer him a concrete sporting project before entering negotiations over a possible contract extension with Inter.
For now, no agreement between the clubs has been announced. His future will depend on Barcelona's intentions and the sporting and financial proposal Inter can offer to keep one of their most important defenders.
Key Takeaways
- Barcelona have reportedly renewed their interest in Alessandro Bastoni.
- The defender wants assurances from Hansi Flick about his role before considering a transfer.
- Inter Milan have Bastoni under contract until June 2028 and hope to secure his long-term future.
