Barcelona Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan & Italy Star Amid Speculation Linking Him With La Liga Giants | OneFootball

Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi has offered warm praise for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni amid growing speculation linking the Italian international with a move to La Liga.

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, via FCInterNews, the Spanish center-back was asked directly about reports suggesting Barcelona admire Bastoni’s profile.

Cubarsí did not hesitate to acknowledge the Inter star’s quality.

“Yes, he’s a spectacular centre-back,” he said. “I’ve only seen him play a few times, but we all know the level he’s at.”

Barcelona Defender Cubarsi Praises Bastoni But Confident In Current Team

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

However, the Barcelona defender was quick to temper transfer talk, underlining his confidence in the current squad.

“That depends on the forwards,” Cubarsí added, hinting at tactical balance. “I think we have spectacular centre-backs and we’re very happy with the work we’re all doing in defence.”

While his comments confirm Bastoni’s growing reputation across Europe, they also suggest Barcelona are not actively seeking defensive reinforcements.

For now, the Inter star remains highly regarded abroad, but firmly central to the Nerazzurri’s project in Italy.

What happens in the summer will be another matter entirely but Inter have three important months ahead of them before then.