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Alessandro Bastoni makes stance clear on Liverpool move
TL;DR
Alessandro Bastoni has made it clear he does not want to join Liverpool. He will only consider leaving Inter Milan for a move to Barcelona.
Key points
- Alessandro Bastoni does not want to join Liverpool
- Bastoni will only leave Inter Milan for Barcelona
- Liverpool linked with interest in Bastoni
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Alessandro Bastoni makes stance clear on Liverpool move
Liverpool have been linked with an interest in Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni.
But the defender doesn’t desire a move to the Merseyside club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Bastoni will only leave Inter if Barcelona come calling for him.
The 27-year-old has emerged as one of the best defenders in the world over the past few seasons.
He helped his side clinch two Serie A titles and reach two Champions League finals.
Bastoni has made 295 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals and creating 30 assists in the process.
Missing out on the Italian would be a blow, but signing a new centre-back is not a top priority for Liverpool at the moment.
Ibrahima Konate’s future at Anfield has been a source of speculation, with the Frenchman’s current deal expiring at the end of the season.
But the 26-year-old recently admitted he is close to agreeing a new contract with Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk will turn 35 in July, but the Netherlands international has at least another season in him.
Q&A
Why doesn't Alessandro Bastoni want to join Liverpool?
Alessandro Bastoni has expressed that he does not desire a move to Liverpool.
Under what conditions would Bastoni leave Inter Milan?
Bastoni will only leave Inter Milan if Barcelona expresses interest in signing him.
What clubs are interested in Alessandro Bastoni?
Liverpool and Barcelona have shown interest in Alessandro Bastoni, but he prefers Barcelona.
