Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly smitten with Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni and is determined to bring him to the Bernabéu this summer.
Bastoni, 26, has been instrumental in Inter’s success, making 50 appearances, scoring once, and providing five assists in the 2024-25 season.
His impressive performance against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals caught Pérez’s attention, and the president is now pushing to sign him.
The Price Tag: £85m
However, Inter Milan is unlikely to sell Bastoni for less than €100m (£85m), and the Italian club is in a strong position, given his contract runs until June 2028.
Real Madrid has been monitoring Bastoni for several seasons, but his recent performances have accelerated their interest.
Potential Departures from Real Madrid
Centre-Backs Likely to Leave
David Alaba: Struggling to regain form after a serious knee injury, Alaba might depart due to fitness concerns and his high salary, second only to Kylian Mbappé’s.
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Jesus Vallejo: His contract expires at the end of June, making a departure likely.
Centre-Backs Set to Stay
Raul Asencio
Antonio Rudiger
Eder Militao
Real Madrid’s interest in Bastoni comes as they potentially bid farewell to some of their current centre-backs.
With Pérez’s reputation for making bold transfer decisions, the club’s summer transfer activities are worth keeping an eye on.
