Alessandro Bastoni, Inter defender: "I'm flattered that they're linking me with Barça"

Alessandro Bastoni has addressed the rumors linking him to FC Barcelona. The Inter Milan center-back, currently with his team for the Italian Super Cup, was asked about the alleged interest from the Catalan club.

The 26-year-old left-footed defender appeared at the press conference prior to the semifinals against Bologna. There, Bastoni made it clear that he does not believe the information published this week and that his focus is currently fully on Inter.

“I am flattered that they link me to Barça, but there is nothing”

The Italian international's words were direct and unambiguous. "It makes me proud that they link me with Barça, it means I'm doing well, but there's nothing. I'm happy at Inter, I don't have any problems. I don't even pay attention to the news," he stated.

The message seeks to nip any speculation in the bud during the competitive calendar. Bastoni is a key piece in Inter's system and his contract, in addition to his leading role, reinforces the idea of continuity that the player himself wanted to convey.

Bastoni: an elite defender who always sparks interest

It is not the first time that the name of Alessandro Bastoni has been linked to major European clubs. His profile as a left-footed center-back, solid in duels, with good ball distribution and top-level experience, fits the parameters that major projects usually consider.

In the case of FC Barcelona, the media attention responds more to the player's theoretical fit than to an ongoing operation. Bastoni is an undisputed starter at Inter and one of the defensive benchmarks of Italian football, which significantly raises the stakes for any hypothetical negotiation.

The transfer market will continue to generate names and speculation, but the protagonist's voice has been clear. Bastoni, at least as of today, is not considering any scenario other than continuing to compete at the highest level with Inter.