As the summer transfer window approaches, Alessandro Bastoni is the subject of mounting conjecture, with Barcelona keeping a close eye on the Italian defender.
Despite being committed to Inter Milan until 2028, the situation has not gone ignored at the club’s highest echelons.
Ahead of Inter’s 5-2 victory over AS Roma, club president, Giuseppe Marotta addressed the brewing rumors.
While his initial stance sounded firm and comforting, his total response revealed that nothing in football is ever off the table.
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What exactly did Marotta say?
When asked about Bastoni’s importance, Marotta made it obvious how much the club valued the 26-year-old. He stated:
“Bastoni is an asset to Inter and Italian football, and that is how we perceive him.
“I’ve read that it’s nearly certain that he’ll leave the club, but that isn’t the case. Then, like with other players, we’ll address these issues eventually.
However, the discussion about Bastoni has not been limited to transfer speculation.
The defender has lately experienced criticism in Italy for receiving a red card during a World Cup qualifier against Bosnia, which contributed to Italy’s national football team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Marotta was unwavering in his defense of his athlete in the face of criticism. He added,
“The way he’s being attacked is disgusting, as if he’s guilty of who knows what. He does not deserve such treatment.
“Mistakes happen in life, but in Italy, we all have to become psychologists, football specialists, without understanding the type of person or professional we’re dealing with.
“He made a mistake, but it’s normal for someone his age to face something like this,” he concluded.
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