Inter Milan table €60m bid for Barcelona defender

Inter Milan tables a €60m bid for one of Barcelona’s key defenders as the Nerazzurri push hard to strengthen their backline.

The Nerazzurri, chasing a Scudetto three-peat under Simone Inzaghi, view this left-back as the ideal upgrade to inject pace and attacking thrust into their backline, especially given Federico Dimarco’s form dipping and lingering long-term injury concerns.

For Barcelona, still navigating FFP constraints despite Hansi Flick’s high-flying campaign, the offer tempts as a financial lifeline to fund marquee pursuits like Julian Alvarez’s €200m dream or Rayo Vallecano’s Nobel Mendy.

The defender in question is Alejandro Balde, the 22-year-old La Masia product whose blistering speed and overlapping runs have made him indispensable in Flick’s possession-based system, as reported by Fichajes.

Contracted until 2028 with a €1 billion release clause, Balde has started 25 La Liga games this season, contributing 4 assists and anchoring a defence conceding just 0.9 goals per match.

Inter’s €60m opening gambit – reportedly structured with €45m upfront and €15m add-ons tied to trophies and appearances – faces competition from Manchester United’s €40m interest and Al-Nassr whispers, but aligns with Barca’s valuation after rejecting a €50m United bid last spring.

Balde’s appeal to Inter Milan lies in his Serie A-ready profile: elite 1v1 defending (68% success rate), precise crossing (82% accuracy), and Spanish fluency, which eases adaptation.

Chivu envisions him as Dimarco’s long-term successor, bolstering a squad eyeing Champions League glory.

For Balde, Inter Milan offers starring status absent amid Barca’s depth (Gerard Martin rising), echoing Ansu Fati’s crossroads with Nottingham Forest’s advances.

Barcelona’s stance remains firm – Deco prioritises squad stability – but €60m could unlock left-back rotation (Grimaldo free, Svensson €15m) or midfield tweaks amid Marc Casado’s Saudi pull.