The case is about to be closed in Catalonia. In recent months, FC Barcelona wanted to steal Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan (crowned Italian champions 2025-26) to begin an eventful summer. Discussions had taken place, but progress was clearly not seeing the light of day. And this Wednesday, sources close to the Blaugrana club confirm that the sporting director, Deco, and the training coach, Hansi Flick, have abandoned the track leading to the 27-year-old Italian defender. The reason? Its price.
As shown SPORTthe Italian club wanted the signing to happen for a price of at least 70 million euros. A sum that Barça could not put on the table despite a profile which perfectly corresponded to the Catalan project: a central defender, left-handed, experienced and comfortable on the restart. Lately, it is on Gerard Martin that the staff has counted. And this will repeat itself if no reinforcements come this summer.
