Inter Milan & Italy Star ‘No Longer A Priority’ For Barcelona After Nerazzurri Fans Throw Support Behind Him | OneFootball

The certainty surrounding Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and his summer move to Barcelona has softened significantly, with the outpouring of affection he received before, during and after the Roma victory appearing to have shifted his personal priorities.

According to Sport, via FCInterNews, the conviction that drove their pursuit in recent weeks has lost momentum.

The outlet acknowledges what is filtering through from Italy, where the mood around Bastoni has transformed dramatically.

As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Bastoni‘s primary desire is no longer to leave Milan.

He is settled, he is close to home, and the warmth of the Inter environment, reinforced so powerfully against Roma, is pulling him toward staying and renewing his contract.

The Barcelona project remains attractive, the salary would be higher and the platform ambitious.

He is also aware this may be the last realistic opportunity to make such a move. But the scales have shifted.

Barcelona Will Wait For Scudetto Decision Before Making Final Push For Inter Milan Star Bastoni

Bastoni’s request, communicated through his entourage, is that any eventual departure happens amicably, that the two clubs reach a friendly agreement that allows him to say goodbye properly to the club that made him the player he is today.

A traumatic exit is not something he wants.

For their part, Barcelona are not willing to wait indefinitely.

But given the current situation, Sport report they will hold back from a final push until Inter have secured the Scudetto.

Indeed understanding that forcing the issue now, while the emotional atmosphere around the club is so positive, would be counterproductive.

For Inter, every game that passes in this vein only strengthens their hand.