Bastoni, on Barça's agenda after Íñigo Martínez's departure

Alessandro Bastoni is one of those defenders in the elite of European football who sparks interest in any giant of the old continent. And the Italian would have gotten into the agenda of the sporting director of FC Barcelona, Deco, with the intention of covering the left axis of the defenders area.

This summer, the Catalan club suffered the departure of Íñigo Martínez, who decided to continue his career in Saudi football. His departure undid the great defensive partnership he had with Pau Cubarsí, since since the arrival of Hansi Flick they became the owners of the line of defenders.

After that scenario, the German strategist has been forced to move the new '5' of the Barcelona team to the left profile so that Ronald Araujo tries to adjust to the right side. In this way, Cubarsí sees the exploitation of his potential limited.

Also, Barcelona was left without left-footed center backs after the departure of the Basque player. Therefore, the desire to incorporate Bastoni is also beginning to appear.

Alessandro Bastoni, the perfect partner for Pau Cubarsí

Thus, Deco would have already drawn a clear priority, which would be related to incorporating a left-footed center back that brings balance to the defense without limiting any of the players that make it up.

In that context, the name that most seduces in the offices of Can Barça is that of Bastoni. The Inter Milan defender, consolidated as one of the defenders in the world and who fits perfectly into the model sought by the club, according to recent rumors.

The 26-year-old center back is left-footed, in addition to having a clean ball exit, international experience and the ability to lead from behind. Therefore, the blaugrana team, in case of launching for the defender, would do so for the summer market of the 2026/27 season.

For now, Barça has Cubarsí, Araujo, Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Gerard Martín; he could also join to cover the area of the defenders. Despite this, where he is best seen is on the left side, but the first four players mentioned are naturally central defenders.

The name of Jules Koundé can also be added, who, although at Barça he became the team's right back, is also a central defender. The full-backs are completed by Alejandro Balde on the left lane and Eric, who is now disputing the demarcation with the Frenchman.

Negotiating with Inter, the great obstacle for Bastoni to reach Barça

Alessandro Bastoni has a contract with the Italian team until 2028, so negotiating a possible departure will be extremely complex for Barça. The player has a value of 80 million euros according to Transfermarkt.

However, it is very likely that during the next summer transfer window other clubs will also be interested in the '95', causing Inter to want to generate a bid to get more profit, in case of allowing an exit.

For the moment, the defender remains immovable from the squad now led by Cristian Chivu, who took the reins of the 'nerazzurri' after the departure of Simone Inzaghi to Al-Hilal of Arab football. Bastoni scored 2 goals and assisted in 6 opportunities last season in 57 games.