Mourinho eyes Alessandro Bastoni as Real Madrid considers summer move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Real Madrid is looking to bolster its defense with a move for Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan. Head coach Jose Mourinho identified Bastoni as a key target to accompany new signing Ibrahima Konate. While Bastoni's agent indicated interest in a potential transfer, he emphasized that the player is currently committed to Inter and not actively seeking to leave. The potential signing would fill a vital position following David Alaba's departure. The club is currently focused on player exits while planning further incoming transfer activity before the new season starts.
- •Real Madrid plans to sign a central defender this summer.
- •Jose Mourinho is interested in Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan.
- •Bastoni's agent mentions no current desire to leave Inter.
- •Ibrahima Konate has already joined Real Madrid from Liverpool.
- •The club is also managing player exits before making further signings.
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"Real Madrid have plans to sign a second central defender this summer to come in alongside Ibrahima Konate, who joined from Liverpool at the start of the month. Head coach Jose Mourinho wants another p...
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