In Spain they have taken it for granted several times in the last period: "Bastoni has said yes to Barcelona", we have read on several occasions on the front pages of the media. But the reality of the facts today would be different. The operation is blocked, at a standstill and, to tell the truth, a real negotiation between Inter and the Blaugrana has never been set up. No official offer for number 95 has ever arrived in Viale della Liberazione, although the interest of the Catalans has always been real and concrete.
Piero Ausilio had also confirmed this in recent weeks. The Nerazzurri sporting director, speaking about Bastoni's future, was very clear: "If anyone wants him, he knows our telephone numbers". A direct message to the European market and, above all, to Barcelona: many rumors, many rumours, but no concrete steps from the Blaugrana club.
Bastoni un fuoriclasse ma un investimento troppo oneroso per il Barça
The management of the Spanish club in fact considers Bastoni a champion, the ideal profile to strengthen Barça's rearguard. A name that has always made everyone agree but, at the same time, a footballer who is anything but easy to reach. The defender remains a pillar of the Nerazzurri and at Inter the desire has always been to hold on to him, barring indispensable offers: certainly not the 40/45 million euros that have been talked about to date. In Viale della Liberazione a precise price has never been set but, to really think about Bastoni's farewell, a decidedly higher figure would be needed. A sum that is not easy to invest for the Blaugrana, who are called upon to strengthen multiple departments, including attack: spending 65/70 million on Bastoni would inevitably risk affecting other investments.
La stagione difficile ha alimentato le voci di addio
What is coming to an end was the most difficult season of Bastoni's career and this probably did nothing but fuel the transfer rumors which, however, today are gradually deflating.
Especially in the most complicated months, in fact, there was talk several times of a possible farewell, also due to the difficult situation created around him. To date, however, nothing concrete exists: with Barcelona everything is at a standstill, blocked, with no real developments.
Furthermore, Bastoni himself has underlined several times his strong bond with the Nerazzurri colours, a bond always reciprocated by the Inter environment. The club, team and fans, even in the most delicate moments, have always remained by his side: Bastoni has never been left alone but on the contrary has always been supported and supported. The Nerazzurri people recognize him as one of their favorites from whom they have no intention of separating, proof of which was the great Scudetto celebration in which the chorus 'Bastoni stay with us' was sung more than once.