Inter president Marotta: ‘I won’t deny Barcelona want Bastoni’

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Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta confirmed Barcelona's interest in defender Alessandro Bastoni. He stated that while Bastoni is happy at Inter, no formal offers have been made yet.

Key points

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta confirmed interest from Barcelona
Alessandro Bastoni is happy at Inter Milan
No formal offers have been made for Bastoni
Inter has won three Scudetto titles in five years

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Inter president Marotta: ‘I won’t deny Barcelona want Bastoni’

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has addressed speculation linking Alessandro Bastoni with Barcelona, insisting the defender is content at the club despite concrete interest yet to materialise, as the Nerazzurri savour a third Scudetto title in five years.

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According to comments made by Marotta on Radio Anch’Io Sport, the president was candid about the situation surrounding the Italy international.

“He is a great talent,” Marotta said, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.

“He was unlucky in certain episodes. Everyone had their eyes on him. He made that naive mistake against Juventus with the simulation, he was the first to admit it, but we protected him. He is a great champion. I won’t deny there is interest from Barcelona, but nothing concrete yet. A player leaves if he expresses the desire to go. At this moment he is happy to be with us and we are happy with him.”