A key Inter Milan star gives green light to Barcelona move as he signals full approval for sensational transfer.
The Blaugrana are targeting a new left‑footed centre‑back to bring more balance and ball‑playing quality to their backline, and one Serie A stalwart has emerged as their top overall priority.
According to Fichajes, Barcelona have already opened preliminary contact with the player’s entourage and are now in talks over personal terms, with the 26‑year‑old expressing strong interest in relocating to Camp Nou next season.
The player in focus is Alessandro Bastoni, Inter Milan’s 26‑year‑old central defender who has been repeatedly linked with Barcelona as their main defensive target for the 2026–27 campaign.
Bastoni, who is under contract with Inter Milan until 2028, has reportedly told intermediaries that he is receptive to a transfer to Barcelona and is ready to make the move to Catalonia should an agreement be reached between the clubs.
This willingness from the Italian international takes pressure off Barcelona’s board, as the real hurdle now lies in negotiating a fee with Inter Milan, who are said to want a substantial sum—reports point to figures in the 70–80 million euro range—in return for losing one of their key defensive leaders.
Barcelona’s interest in Bastoni is driven by both tactical and financial factors.
The club wants a mobile, ball‑playing centre‑back who can step out of defence and help build play from the back, a profile that fits Bastoni’s skill set perfectly.
At the same time, selling him would bring a significant windfall for Inter, easing the Catalan side’s need to meet a massive transfer outlay on their own.
If Barcelona can align terms with the Nerazzurri—potentially through a player‑plus‑cash structure involving names like Dani Olmo or Ferran Torres—Bastoni could line up in Blaugrana colours as early as the next season, giving Hansi Flick a new, long‑term defensive anchor.
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