Real Madrid explored a move for Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni at the explicit request of manager José Mourinho, but the potential transfer collapsed due to Inter Milan’s steep valuation and the player’s own reluctance to leave San Siro.
Mourinho’s Defensive Target
According to reports from Diario AS, the Portuguese coach identified Bastoni as a priority reinforcement for the back line. However, negotiations never gained traction because of two significant obstacles: the financial demands of the Nerazzurri and the current composition of the Madrid squad.
Inter’s €70 Million Price Tag
Inter placed a minimum price of 70 million euros on their star centre-back, a figure described as prohibitive by the Spanish outlet. That valuation, combined with the fact that Bastoni himself was in no rush to depart the Italian champions, completely cooled the operation.
