‘Hostile Climate’ Could Hand Barcelona Boost In Pursuit Of Inter Milan & Italy Star

The sustained hostile reception directed at Alessandro Bastoni at away grounds since the Inter vs Juventus controversy could yet have consequences beyond the football pitch, with Tuttosport suggesting the uncomfortable climate may soften the Italy defender’s long-held resistance to leaving, amid links to Barcelona.

Until recently, Bastoni’s position had been unambiguous, as noted by Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.

He had consistently instructed his agent Tullio Tinti not to entertain proposals from outside the club.

Inter, for their part, have no desire to sell, viewing the Italian as one of the untouchable pillars of the squad, a player whose departure would fundamentally alter the left-sided chain that has been one of the team’s greatest strengths under both Inzaghi and Chivu.