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Inter Milan president confirms Alessandro Bastoni will not leave the club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Inter Milan president confirms Alessandro Bastoni will not leave the club

Summary

Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta firmly rejected Barcelona's attempts to sign defender Alessandro Bastoni. Marotta stated that claims of Bastoni negotiating with Barcelona and refusing to renew his contract are false. The 27-year-old has emerged as a priority target for Barcelona due to their defensive needs. Despite previous interest, Barcelona's hopes have been dashed as Marotta emphasized Bastoni's importance to Inter's project. Should the situation change, it would require a transfer request from Bastoni along with a significant fee from Barcelona.

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•Giuseppe Marotta confirms Bastoni will not leave Inter Milan.
•Barcelona targeted Bastoni amid defensive injuries and performance issues.
•Marotta called rumors of Bastoni's contract refusal completely false.
•Bastoni remains a top option for Barcelona despite rejection.
•Significant transfer fee would be needed for any potential move.

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8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Inter Milan shut down Barcelona hopes of signing Bastoni: ‘Cornerstone of our project’

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Barcelona have been dealt a major setback in their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni as Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta firmly closed the doors on the defender’s exit.The Blaugrana have been asse...
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