Cold shower for FC Barcelona!

Just as his move to FC Barcelona seemed to be taking shape, Alessandro Bastoni may end up surprising everyone with an unexpected decision this summer.

The Alessandro Bastoni saga has taken an unforeseen twist. Long rumored to be on the verge of joining FC Barcelona in a summer transfer worth between €60 and €75 million, the Italian defender may now be reconsidering his short-term plans.

According to Corriere dello Sport, the player now appears to favor another season with Inter Milan, despite persistent interest from the Catalan club. The motivations behind this surprising decision remain unclear for now, especially as talks seemed to have been progressing well.

This reversal comes at a challenging time for Bastoni, who has recently faced criticism in Italy after several controversial incidents, including being sent off during a national team match against Bosnia. It's a turbulent period that could be influencing his choices as he looks to stabilize his sporting future.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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