Inter in talks with Bastoni over renewal as Barcelona continues to monitor his situation

Inter Milan has begun initial discussions with Alessandro Bastoni’s representatives over extending his contract, which expires in the summer of 2028, according to a report by TuttoMercatoWeb. Talks are still at an early stage, while the Italian defender’s salary is estimated at around €6 million a year.

A report by Sport said Inter could sell Bastoni next summer for less than expected if he does not extend his contract. The club valued him at around €80 million last summer, a figure Barcelona considered too high, and the possibility of reaching an agreement stalled.

But Barcelona’s interest has not ended: Sky Sports reported that contact between the club and the player’s representatives is continuing. Bastoni has not ruled out a spell at Barcelona, but he wants to know the sporting conditions and the role expected of him under Hansi Flick.

The report suggests the summer of 2027 could be a turning point: if Bastoni has not renewed by then, he will enter the final year of his contract, which could lead Inter to accept a lower offer or risk losing him for free when his contract expires in 2028. The source links this to the possibility of Barcelona negotiating later from a stronger position, without stating that an agreement or transfer has been finalized.