A €70m Inter Milan star is open to a move to Barcelona, expressing willingness to join the Blaugrana project this summer.
The Serie A defender has emerged as one of the Catalan club’s top defensive priorities after a long‑term plan was mapped out to address weaknesses at centre‑back.
Internal talks at Barcelona have centred on this player as a potential long‑term solution, with the technical staff convinced his profile fits perfectly into Hansi Flick’s high‑line, ball‑playing system.
Interest from Camp Nou has been backed by concrete action, as Barcelona is said to have already outlined a financial framework that could entice the player to leave San Siro.
The Inter Milan star in question is Alessandro Bastoni, who has been linked to Barcelona over recent weeks amid growing speculation about his future.
Reports from Fichajes suggest the Italian has already been shown a draft contract by Barcelona that exceeds his current wage package at Inter, which is around 7 million euros per season.
The club’s approach has been to secure the player’s personal agreement before formally pushing a fee offer to Inter, and on that front, Barcelona believes they are making progress.
At Inter Milan, Bastoni’s situation has become delicate, with the Serie A club reportedly giving him an ultimatum: either sign a new contract extension or accept that he can be sold this summer.
Bastoni has long been regarded as a leader and a vice‑captain figure, but growing tension with sections of the fanbase has only strengthened his desire for a fresh challenge.
Barcelona’s technical style and emphasis on left‑footed, positionally intelligent defenders make the club a particularly attractive destination for him, and that is reflected in his reported eagerness to join the Spanish side if the numbers and sporting project line up correctly.
