It looked highly likely that FC Barcelona would try to sign a new center-back during the previous summer transfer window, but ultimately, this area remained unaddressed even as the Catalans brought in reinforcements for almost all the other areas of their team.
The Blaugranes were closely linked with the Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni in the last phase of the last season and at the beginning of the summer, but gradually these links started losing steam. Reports mentioned that Hansi Flick had doubts about the Italian’s fit with his desired profile, even though Deco had already closed a deal with the defender.
At that time, the Barcelona coach decided to bet on Gerard Martin, but there have been renewed doubts about the Blaugrana defense in recent days, especially after the defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. In such a context, the Catalan side is reported to be looking for a new center-back to sign in January, and [Alessandro Bastoni still remains an attractive target for Deco](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/barcelona-identify-four-centre-back-targets-as-flick-seeks-january-reinforcements/).
Naturally, the center-back was disappointed as he was unable to complete his move to Barcelona during the summer, but according to [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261030/1004244721/bastoni-abierto-escuchar-barca.html), he is not ruling out a move to Catalonia in January. In fact, he has always remained keen to get a call from the Blaugranes.
For now, Bastoni is quite happy at Inter Milan, a top European club that he truly loves. He is also one of the captains of the Nerazzurri team, and has one of the highest wages in the team. Furthermore, he has a contract till 2028.
But if he still wants to play for Barcelona, Alessandro Bastoni would have learned over the summer what he would have to do. He is already an attractive target for Deco, but ultimately, he will have to convince Hansi Flick if he is to complete a move to the Blaugrana club.