Report – Inter Milan Reluctant To Lower €70M Asking Price For Italy Defender Despite Recent Setbacks
Report – Inter Milan Reluctant To Lower €70M Asking Price For Italy Defender Despite Recent Setbacks Inter Milan won’t budge on their valuation of the under-fire defender Alessandro Bastoni amid growing interest from Barcelona. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews , the Nerazzurri are sticking to their hefty €70 million asking price for the star center-back. Bastoni’s career reached its lowest point on Tuesday, as his first-half red card denied Italy a long-awaited FIFA World Cup return.
Therefore, his summer exit has become a distinct possibility, with Barcelona keen to capitalize on his domestic woes. However, the San Siro giants will continue to play hardball, refusing to lower their demands despite Bastoni’s downfall. Inter Milan to Stick to Their €70m Asking Price for Alessandro Bastoni Unfazed by the player’s turmoil, Inter Milan have little interest in parting ways with their long-serving stalwart.
Furthermore, Alessandro Bastoni has never shown any ambition to force a move away from the club. It’s also worth noting that the 26-year-old’s contract runs until 2028, while he remains one of the club’s highest earners. Indeed, Bastoni takes home a substantial €5.
5 million annual salary. That puts the Nerazzurri in a strong bargaining position heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, it’s hard to expect Barcelona to drop their interest in the struggling defender, as they view Bastoni as an upgrade on their current defensive options.