Barcelona could become safe haven for struggling Bastoni – Report | OneFootball

In the last few days, the Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has been strongly linked with FC Barcelona, as it becomes increasingly likely that he will be the candidate to reinforce the Blaugrana defense for the next season.

Meanwhile, the center-back himself has been undergoing quite a horrible period professionally. If his struggles with his club were not enough, with the Nerazzurri being eliminated from the UCL in the play-off round, he is also living a nightmare with his Italian national team.

In fact, he was at the center of attention as Italy lost the chance to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2026, as he was shown a red card in the 40th minute of the game, and this event arguably condemned the Gli Azzurri to miss out on their third consecutive World Cup.

In the aftermath of this debacle, Gazetta dello Sport notes that the operation involving Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Bastoni can change considerably.

The Italians have lost significant bargaining power in this operation, as the Blaugranes would point to his poor form, which has continued for quite some time now.

Meanwhile, Alessandro Bastoni himself could be keener for a change of scenery, especially as events like the loss to Bosnia can have significant mental implications for an individual.

For now, it remains to be seen how these recent events would impact the operation for his move to Barcelona.