Barcelona Identify This Inter Milan Defender As Their Main Target For Next Summer: Good Option For Flick? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Barcelona have identified Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni as their main target for next summer. It is understood that the Catalan club are eyeing a move to bring the Italy international to the Nou Camp in 2026.

Bastoni’s Impressive Season In Serie A

The 26-year-old enjoyed a solid campaign at the Milan club recently as he was responsible for putting in a run of impressive displays at the heart of their backline. Bastoni was involved in 53 matches for Inter Milan last season, scoring one goal and securing six assists in multiple competitions.

The Italian defensive ace gave a good account of himself by making 46 tackles, 25 blocks and 22 interceptions in Serie A. He even distributed the ball well from inside his half after making 88.4% of his attempted passes in the Italian top tier (stats via fbref.com).

Bastoni’s current deal at San Siro will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Barcelona to sign him on the cheap next year.

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Will Bastoni Be A Good Option For Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick?

Bastoni is a solid tackler of the ball and can scan the danger well to make some important interceptions for his side inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the offensive and can use his strong 1.90m frame to win his fair share of duels in the air.

However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in La Liga if Barcelona manage to bring him on board next summer. We can expect him to enhance the quality of Barca head coach Hansi Flick’s defence.

Bastoni is good enough to nail down a regular starting spot at the Nou Camp next season. He will also help the Catalan club compete across all fronts in the future.

At 26, Bastoni is about to enter his prime, which makes him a great option for the Catalan club to pursue at the end of this campaign. He might even help Barcelona compete for a lot of major trophies over the next few years. Thus, Flick should focus on snapping him up in 2026.