Inter Milan have made their stance crystal clear regarding star defender Alessandro Bastoni. Despite mounting interest from Barcelona, the Nerazzurri are adamant that the Italian international is not for sale, with sporting director Piero Ausilio delivering a firm message: the club will not be the ones to pick up the phone.
According to reports, Inter have placed a €70 million valuation on Bastoni, a figure that has given Barcelona pause. The Catalan giants, who are in the market for a left-footed center-back, have been weighing up a move for the 23-year-old but are now considering alternative targets.
Ausilio, speaking on the situation, left no room for ambiguity. “We will not be the ones to call anyone to propose a sale,” he said, reinforcing Inter’s desire to hold onto one of their most prized assets. The defender has been a key pillar under Simone Inzaghi, contributing both defensively and in build-up play.
The club’s valuation is seen as a deterrent, especially given Barcelona’s well-documented financial constraints. While the Blaugrana admire Bastoni’s profile, they are unlikely to meet Inter’s asking price unless they offload significant players first.
Bastoni, who came through Inter’s youth academy, has established himself as a cornerstone of the squad. His ability to play as both a central defender and left-sided center-back in a three-man defense makes him invaluable to Inzaghi’s system. Losing him would require a major overhaul of the backline.
For now, Inter’s plans remain unchanged. The club is focused on building around their core, and Bastoni is very much part of that vision. With the transfer window approaching, any potential suitors will have to make a compelling case—or risk being shut out entirely.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.