Serie A heavyweight waiting for Barcelona to make an offer before requesting transfer

There is also the issue of price. Inter have placed a valuation of around €70 million on their defensive mainstay, while people close to the player believe a deal could be done closer to €50 million.

Waiting for Barcelona to make a move. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Bastoni feels this could be the right moment for a change. He has long admired Barcelona and the idea of living in the Catalan capital appeals to him.

Professionally, he also feels he has completed a cycle at Inter after winning multiple domestic titles and competing at the highest level. That has made him more open to a new challenge.

In fact, he has reportedly already approved a contract proposal running until 2031 from the Blaugrana.

Flick’s role will be decisive

Barcelona began working on the deal for Bastoni back in January, but things have cooled slightly in recent weeks.

The club’s stance is that any move depends on alignment between Hansi Flick and Deco. That meeting will be key to deciding whether to push forward.

For Bastoni, that point matters. He does not want to join just as a sporting director’s signing. He wants to know he has full backing from the coach and a clear role in the project.

For now, he is waiting calmly. He still sees Barça as a dream move, but he is also comfortable staying at Inter. He will not force anything unless both the club’s leadership and the manager are fully committed to bringing him in.