Italian centre-back excited and keen on Barcelona switch; will cost €60 million
Italian centre-back excited and keen on Barcelona switch; will cost €60 million Barcelona’s plans to reinforce their defensive line appear to be gathering serious momentum, with fresh developments pointing towards a potential breakthrough in their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni. According to Matteo Moretto (h/t FCB World ), the highly-rated Italian centre-back has already given his approval to join Barcelona. The journalist suggests that Bastoni is not only open to the move but is also genuinely excited by the prospect of becoming part of the Catalan project.
In fact, talks over personal terms are already underway with his representatives, which indicates that Barcelona have taken a crucial step forward in securing their priority defensive target. What happens now? With the player seemingly on board, the focus now shifts towards negotiations with Inter Milan.
Barcelona are expected to initiate direct contact with the Italian giants in the coming days, potentially as early as next week, in an effort to explore the feasibility of the deal and push discussions forward. The financial framework of the operation is expected to revolve around a package worth €60 million plus variables . Bastoni has given his approval for Barcelona.
(Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) However, much will depend on how Inter respond and whether the player decides to actively push for an exit. Should Bastoni make his intentions clear, it could play a decisive role in Barcelona’s attempt to sign the Italian. Boost for Barcelona This situation represents a significant boost for Barcelona, who have identified Bastoni as their number one defensive target for several months.
Interestingly, despite Barcelona’s strong interest, there has been no direct contact between the two clubs until now. Instead, the Blaugrana focused their efforts on the player’s entourage, maintaining consistent communication and presenting a contract proposal that would see Bastoni earn more than what Inter could offer in a potential renewal. Now, the next phase is about to begin.