{"id":49584,"date":"2026-04-20T21:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=49584"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:44:48","slug":"inter-sporting-director-piero-ausilio-sends-clear-message-to-barcelona-over-alessandro-bastoni-transfer-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/football\/inter-sporting-director-piero-ausilio-sends-clear-message-to-barcelona-over-alessandro-bastoni-transfer-speculation\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Sporting Director Piero Ausilio sends clear message to Barcelona over Alessandro Bastoni transfer speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio <\/strong>has firmly addressed rumours linking defender Alessandro Bastoni<\/strong>\u00a0with a summer move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n

In comments reported by Fabrizio Romano on Monday 20 April 2026, Ausilio made Inter\u2019s position clear.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone wants Bastoni, they should call us and not talk on the media,\u201d Ausilio stated.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cThere are no situations making us believe he will leave in the summer. We are very happy with Bastoni and we\u2019re sure he keep doing great for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement comes as speculation around the 26-year-old Italy international has intensified in recent days.<\/p>\n

Ausilio emphasised that Inter have received no formal approach and remain fully committed to keeping their star centre-back.<\/p>\n

Bastoni has been a key performer for Simone Inzaghi\u2019s side throughout the 2025-26 campaign, helping Inter challenge on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s sporting director made it clear there is no indication of any departure this summer, with the focus remaining squarely on Bastoni continuing to deliver at the highest level.<\/p>\n

What This Means for Barcelona and the Summer Transfer Window<\/h3>\n

Barcelona continue to monitor defensive reinforcements, but Ausilio\u2019s direct message suggests any serious interest must be handled professionally and privately. Public speculation may not accelerate a deal and could even complicate matters.<\/p>\n

For Inter fans, the message is reassuring: the club values Bastoni highly and is not actively shopping one of their most important players. Any potential exit would likely require a substantial offer that meets Inter\u2019s valuation \u2014 something that has not materialized in a concrete, satisfactory form yet.<\/p>\n

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Barcelona make a formal approach or if the rumors remain just that. Piero Ausilio has made Inter\u2019s position crystal clear: if you want Bastoni, pick up the phone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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