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Doubts over Alessandro Bastoni move to Barcelona as conflicting stories emerge
TL;DR
Alessandro Bastoni's potential transfer to Barcelona faces uncertainty as conflicting reports arise. Inter's management emphasizes that there have been no offers and that Bastoni remains committed to the club.
Key points
- Alessandro Bastoni is a priority target for Barcelona.
- Inter has received no offers for Bastoni.
- Inter's management emphasizes the player's desire to stay.
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Doubts over Alessandro Bastoni move to Barcelona as conflicting stories emerge
Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni has been cast as the number one priority for Barcelona to strengthen their backline over the past few months, but now there are doubts emerging over the prospect of a move. For some time it has been signalled that the price tag will likely be the primary stumbling block in a deal.
After Sporting Director Piero Ausilio said that Inter had no intention of losing Bastoni, and that they had received no offers for the Italy international, President Giuseppe Marotta has acknowledged Barcelona’s interest.
“I don’t deny that FC Barcelona is interested in him, but for now it’s a very superficial interest and there’s no basis for talking about anything else at this time. As we’ve always said, the player will only leave if he expresses that desire himself. For now, he’s our player, he wants to stay, and we’re happy with him,” Sport quote.
Catalonia: Barcelona disappointed in Bastoni behaviour
Yet in a separate report, Sport say that Barcelona are disappointed in that Bastoni has not pushed for an exit yet. They were relying on Bastoni to request an exit from Inter, and help to drive down the asking price, without which a deal could be difficult.
Q&A
What is the current status of Alessandro Bastoni's transfer to Barcelona?
Alessandro Bastoni's transfer to Barcelona is uncertain, with Inter's management stating there have been no offers and emphasizing the player's commitment to the club.
Why is there doubt about Alessandro Bastoni moving to Barcelona?
Doubts arise primarily due to Inter's insistence on retaining Bastoni and the high price tag that could hinder any potential deal.
What did Inter's President say about Barcelona's interest in Bastoni?
Inter's President acknowledged Barcelona's interest but described it as superficial, stating that Bastoni will only leave if he expresses a desire to do so.
