According to reports from Spanish newspaper Diario Sport , the recent situation surrounding Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni could influence a possible departure from Inter during the summer transfer window, amid continued interest from Barcelona.
The Italian national team defender has faced boos and negative reactions from fans during his last few away matches.
This came after the controversial episode in the match against Juventus, where his simulation led to the red card of defender Pierre Kalulu.
The incident caused strong reactions in the sports community in Italy.
Although Bastoni publicly apologized for that moment, the tension surrounding his situation has not fully eased.
According to sources at Diario Sport , the player feels uncomfortable with the atmosphere created and is considering the possibility of leaving Italy at the end of the season.
Barcelona has been closely following the 26-year-old’s situation for a long time.
The Catalan club’s sporting director, Deco, is reportedly a big admirer of the Italian defender’s qualities and sees him as an important reinforcement for the backline.
However, the main obstacle remains the player’s high valuation. Inter value Bastoni at around €80 million, a figure that Barcelona are expected to try to lower during potential negotiations.
On the other hand, Inter’s management are interested in keeping the defender at San Siro and intend to offer him a contract renewal, despite Bastoni’s current deal expiring in June 2028.