Exorbitant transfer fee: Is FC Barcelona’s dream signing set to fall through?
Inter’s high price demand
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan are asking between €70 million and €80 million for defender Alessandro Bastoni. The Catalans are already struggling financially, and the hefty fee is intended to give Inter the upper hand.
Barcelona’s defensive needs
At FC Barcelona, the centre‑back position is thin. The squad lists only four centre‑backs: Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo and the injured Andreas Christensen. The club also let veteran Inigo Martinez depart for Saudi Arabia without a replacement.
Why Bastoni is on Barcelona’s radar
Sporting director Deco is reportedly a big fan of Bastoni and has visited Milan several times. Manager Hansi Flick also wants to strengthen the back line, having only added João Cancelo on loan.
- Contract: Bastoni is tied to Inter until June 2028.
- Career figures: 293 appearances, 8 goals, 30 assists, 51 yellow cards, 2 red cards, 7 titles.
- Interest: Bastoni liked Instagram posts hinting at a Barcelona move but said he was happy at Inter.
Inter Milan are hoping to deter Barcelona with an extremely high transfer fee of between 70 and 80 million euros.
Potential outcome
If Barcelona decide to pursue the 26‑year‑old, Inter will demand a “suitable sum” as compensation. The combination of a massive price tag and a long‑term contract could make the transfer unlikely.
