Barcelona pull out of blockbuster defender deal after internal discussions – report
Barcelona pull out of blockbuster defender deal after internal discussions – report Barcelona have decided to completely freeze their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni after internal discussions regarding the club’s defensive planning for next season. According to SPORT , the transfer operation involving the Inter Milan defender has now lost momentum to the point where the player is no longer considered a priority target at Camp Nou. For weeks, Bastoni had been viewed as one of the ideal profiles to strengthen Hansi Flick’s defensive structure.
Reports suggest that sporting director Deco even explored different financial formulas to make a potential Barcelona transfer possible despite the club’s economic limitations. However, the situation has now changed dramatically. What’s the story?
Barcelona are no longer interested in Bastoni. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) The main reason behind Barcelona stepping away from the Bastoni deal appears to be the rise of Gerard Martin.
According to the outlet, the young defender’s recent performances as a left-sided centre-back have convinced both Flick and Deco that the club may already possess a reliable solution for that position. As a result, Barcelona have decided not to prioritise a major investment in Bastoni this summer, even though the club will continue searching for defensive reinforcements in the transfer market. Interestingly, the report claims that Bastoni himself was very open to the move and was attracted by the possibility of joining Barcelona.
Inter Milan had also started monitoring alternative defensive options in anticipation of a possible departure. But the financial reality ultimately became the biggest obstacle. Barcelona have complete faith in Gerard Martin.