Alessandro Bastoni, the next priority target for Barcelona

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FC Barcelona is preparing the signing of Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan for the summer transfer market of 2026, which would be one of the big bombshells in European football in recent years and a necessary addition to the current squad.

Joan Laporta, Deco, and Hansi Flick agree that the Inter defender fits the profile they are looking for after the departure of Iñigo Martínez to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr.

Alessandro Bastoni, experience and hierarchy in the elite

At 26 years old, Alessandro Bastoni has established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe. He has won two Serie A titles and has played in two Champions League finals with Inter, proving his reliability on big stages.

His role as a left-center back is particularly appealing to Barcelona, which prioritizes a player with good ball distribution to partner with Pau Cubarsí in the upcoming years. "We need balance in defense, and Bastoni fits what we are looking for," said Hansi Flick to the club's sports management.

Inter and the complex economic negotiation

Inter Milan is not willing to part easily with their star defender. Evidence of this is their recent rejection of an offer from Chelsea close to 50 million euros. However, in 2026, Bastoni will enter the final two years of his contract, opening a window of opportunity for FC Barcelona.

Barcelona is confident that the contractual situation will play in their favor, especially if Inter fails to renew in time. In that scenario, the player's sale would become a more realistic option.

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A signing conditioned on the sale of a Barcelona center-back

Before going for the Italian, Barcelona plans to free up space in the squad. The name of Ronald Araújo is being speculated as a possible departure if he does not secure a regular starting role this season.

The sports management's plan is clear: generate significant income from a defender and reinvest part of that money in signing Bastoni.

Laporta's dream to maintain competitive level

FC Barcelona is coming off a brilliant season where they won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, in addition to reaching the Champions League semifinals. To stay on that path, the addition of an elite defender like Bastoni is seen as strategic.

"He is a player with hierarchy, left-footed and accustomed to competing at the highest level. He can provide immediate stability to Barça and future projection," several analysts in Italy believe.

Alessandro Bastoni, Barça's top priority

Barcelona's interest in Alessandro Bastoni is not temporary but part of a medium-term project to reinforce the defense with guarantees. Inter could open the door to his transfer if they fail to renew, making the Italian international one of the major deals of the 2026 market.

It's still pending, but the Blaugrana club will communicate to its surroundings the intention for him to be one of the major signings of the club in 2026, while Inter Milan will try to retain him with a renewal. Everything will depend on the player's stance and if Barcelona manages to close a significant sale.

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