The decision taken by Inter after the scandal with Alessandro Bastoni » Chivu's team does not want to sit for discussions
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, February 21, 2026, 09:25 / Updated Saturday, February 21, 2026 09:28
Alessandro Bastoni (26 years old) was supported 100% by Inter in all the scandal caused in the derby with Juventus, won by the Nerazzurri with 3-2. The Serie A leader intends to call him to negotiations to extend his contract due in 2028 and will not agree to deal with a possible transfer of the Italian international in the summer.
The protagonist of this season's biggest scandal in peninsular football is back in the spotlight. But this time in a positive sense and with very good news for Alessandro Bastoni. A clear proof that Inter considers him an essential pillar of the team and that they do not want to lose him.
The Italian stopper is not only a key player in Cristi Chivu's defense, but is also important in the build-up and contributes to the goals scored by the Nerazzurri.
1goal and 6 assists has Alessandro Bastoni in 31 games played this season at Inter. In total, the Italian stopper managed 7 goals and 30 assists in 289 games for the Nerazzurri
Bastoni is vice-captain and is in his eighth season at Inter
Moreover, Bastoni is one of the vice-captains, together with Nicolo Barella and Federico Dimarco, and could take over, if necessary, the armband of Lautaro Martinez. Transferred in 2017 from Atalanta for 31 million euros, he was permanently taken to the club in 2018.
There have been in the last two mercato windows rumors about interest from Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United, and it has also been reported that Barcelona are eyeing Bastoni for a transfer at the end of this season.
Pierre Kalulu was furious after Alessandro Bastoni pretended to be fouled in the 3-2 Inter – Juventus derby, being sent off before the break / Photo: Imago
However, Inter does not even consider parting with the central defender, regardless of the amount. Alessandro Bastoni has no thoughts of leaving either, so the two sides could meet to renegotiate the terms of the contract extension.
The Italian press reveals that in April or May, there will be discussions regarding renewal of the agreement valid until June 30, 2028, in the idea of giving the Cristi Chivu player two more years.
According to the information of FCINternews.it, the Nerazzurro club he will not listen to any possible concrete offer, even if the amount were 70-80 million euros, which is about the same as the market share on transfermarkt.com.
