Alessandro Bastoni, the Italian captain of Inter Milan, keeps the door open to a possible call from FC Barcelona, despite the disappointment he felt after coach Hansi Flick's decision not to incorporate him into the squad last season. According to Mundo Deportivo sources, the 27-year-old defender continues to consider Barça as a viable option, as long as the club confirms his priority within the project.
Barcelona's interest in Bastoni dates back to the summer of 2023, when the Catalan club's sports management sought to reinforce the defensive axis with an experienced and, preferably, left-footed center back. The transfer committee agreed in January that it was necessary to sign a player with those characteristics, and the club reached a provisional agreement with Bastoni until 2031, subject to Flick's final approval. However, when the player arrived in May, Flick did not include him in his planning, since he had made Gerard Martín a central defender and opted to reinforce other areas of the team.
Now, five months later, Barça needs a center back again and Bastoni is still present on Deco's list. The Italian, who has been one of Inter's leaders in the current season, has not closed the door to a possible transfer. “I am always open to listening to a call from Barça,” said Bastoni, although he stressed that his decision would depend on clarity about his role within the club and confirmation that it is a priority for both Deco and Flick.
Bastoni has shown his commitment to Inter, where he is one of the captains and enjoys a contract that runs until 2028, with one of the highest salaries on the team. Furthermore, he considers that Inter is his home and that he plays for one of the great clubs in Europe. Therefore, if the Catalan club decided to sign him, the defender would have to feel that he is a real priority and not just a reserve option.
In summary, Bastoni's future remains open to the possibility of a move to Barcelona, as long as the club demonstrates his importance within the project. The defender hopes to be able to speak directly with Hansi Flick to clarify his position and decide if the next step will be a return to Catalan football or continue leading Inter's defense.