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Carles Puyol commented on Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, who is reportedly Barcelona's top target for strengthening their defense. Puyol emphasized the challenges of defending at Barcelona and the importance of assessing Bastoni's fit and feasibility for the club.
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“You should ask Deco,” he said. “I think he’s a very good defender. I also think that Barcelona have very good defenders, youngsters who know Barcelona’s style well.
“Playing as a defender at Barcelona isn’t easy with such a high line. Sometimes it’s difficult to adapt, but if the club thinks they have to go and get Bastoni, then I think they’ll be buying a strong player and they will have analysed him perfectly to understand if he’s the right choice and whether his purchase is feasible, because in the end, you can want a player but there aren’t always the right conditions to buy him.” Talk of a move for Bastoni has gone quiet lately but expect the rumor mill to be back in full swing as we head towards the end of the season and the opening of the summer window.
Carles Puyol praised Alessandro Bastoni as a very good defender but highlighted the challenges of adapting to Barcelona's defensive style.
Inter is believed to want a fee in the region of €60-70 million for Alessandro Bastoni.
Playing as a defender at Barcelona is challenging due to the team's high defensive line, which requires specific adaptation to their style.
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