Inter president Marotta dismisses Barcelona rumors surrounding Alessandro Bastoni
Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has ruled out a transfer for Alessandro Bastoni, confirming the defender's commitment to the club.
Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has firmly dismissed speculation linking defender Alessandro Bastoni with a move to Barcelona. The club official emphasized that there is no intention to offload one of their most valuable players.
Marotta explained that the club's financial strategy does not require the sale of top performers unless the player initiates such a request. Addressing the defender's future, the president confirmed that Bastoni remains fully committed to the project at San Siro.
We're not sellers on principle. If a player leaves, it's because he's also expressed his desire to leave. Bastoni has absolutely not expressed his desire to leave. He's happy to stay here with us, so we don't need to sell him. Giuseppe Marotta
The club views Bastoni as a central figure in their squad, alongside teammates like Nicolo Barella and Lautaro Martinez. According to Marotta, these players form the foundational core that provides stability and instills a winning culture for the entire team.
Beyond the playing roster, Inter is planning to reward head coach Cristian Chivu with a new long-term deal following his domestic success. The club is also keeping an eye on the transfer market to bolster squad depth as they prepare for future challenges.