€60 Inter Milan defender holds talks with Barcelona

A €60 million Inter Milan defender has held direct talks with Barcelona as the Catalan club steps up its search for reinforcements.

Following a successful La Liga campaign under Hansi Flick, the sporting department has turned its full attention to securing a world-class center-back who can anchor the defense for the next decade.

While the club’s financial situation remains a delicate balancing act, the leadership in Catalonia is reportedly ready to make a significant investment to ensure the squad is equipped to compete on all fronts next season.

A top Inter Milan defender has emerged as the absolute priority for the Blaugrana, and internal reports suggest that a decisive meeting is scheduled for this week to finalize the terms of what would be one of the most high-profile moves of the year.

The player at the center of this saga is Alessandro Bastoni, the 27-year-old Italian international who has become the cornerstone of Inter’s backline.

Bastoni is reportedly “obsessed” with the idea of joining Barcelona and has already reached an agreement in principle on a five-year contract that would keep him at the Spotify Camp Nou until 2031.

However, the deal hinges on the negotiations between the two clubs.

While Inter Milan is open to a sale to balance their own books, they have set a firm minimum valuation of €60 million—a figure Barcelona is currently trying to negotiate down.

This week’s meeting between Deco, Hansi Flick, and Bastoni’s representatives is seen as the final hurdle to determine if the operation is financially viable.

For Barcelona, the arrival of the Italian would represent a major coup, providing Flick with a ball-playing defender perfectly suited to his high-pressing system.

If a middle ground on the fee cannot be reached, the club may have to pivot to alternatives like Cristian Romero, but for now, all eyes are on whether the “Bastoni operation” finally gets the green light.