Italian Identity – Inter Milan Have Turned Down Offers From Abroad For Three Italy Superstars | OneFootball

Inter Milan have reportedly fended off foreign advances for Italian stars Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella, and Davide Frattesi.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the San Siro giants are keen to preserve their ‘Italian identity.’

New boss Cristian Chivu intends to maintain the core of Italian talent.

Therefore, Inter have refused to negotiate the sales of three Italian superstars during the summer transfer window.

Indeed, that’s part of the club’s strategy to build a team around a strong domestic nucleus.

Inter Milan Turned Down Offers for Bastoni, Barella & Frattesi

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Nicolo Barella #23 of FC Internazionale Milano looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Inter have rejected Chelsea’s significant €50 million bid for Alessandro Bastoni.

Widely considered among Europe’s best defenders, Bastoni remains one of the leaders of this Nerazzurri team.

Then, there’s Nicolo Barella, arguably one of the finest midfielders in the world, let alone Serie A.

However, Al-Hilal had tried to sign the diminutive star, only for Inter to rebuff Simone Inzaghi’s approach.

Despite being close to leaving San Siro in January, the ex-Sassuolo ace is now heading toward a contract renewal.