Barcelona given lifeline as Inter president refuses to rule out priority target's exit: 'We'll address this issue later' | Barca Universal

"Bastoni is an asset to Inter and Italian football, and that's how we see him. I've read that it's almost a given that he'll leave the club, but that's not the case. Then, as with all players, these are issues we'll address later."

"The way he's being vilified is shameful, as if he were guilty of who knows what. He doesn't deserve that treatment. In life, mistakes are made, but in Italy, we all have to turn into psychologists, into football experts, without knowing what kind of person and professional we're dealing with."

Alessandro Bastoni is under transfer speculation with Barcelona interested, despite being contracted to Inter Milan until 2028. Club president Giuseppe Marotta addressed rumors, asserting Bastoni's value to the club and Italian football. He dismissed claims of an imminent departure, stating that such matters will be addressed later. Additionally, Marotta defended Bastoni against criticism following a red card in a World Cup qualifier, condemning the vilification he faced and highlighting the normalcy of mistakes at a young age.

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