Inter Milan confirms Alessandro Bastoni not for sale amid Barcelona interest

Inter Milan has reiterated that defender Alessandro Bastoni is not for sale, despite interest from FC Barcelona. The Catalan club is reportedly still searching for a new centre-back, although their focus has shifted to acquiring a striker in recent weeks. Inter's president Giuseppe Marotta and manager Cristian Chivu emphasized Bastoni's importance to the team's plans going forward. Chivu acknowledged that while transfer rumors will circulate, Bastoni remains a cornerstone of Inter’s long-term project. As Barcelona evaluates its options, the signing of a centre-back has become a lower priority, contingent on any departures from the squad.

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