News Focus
- Inter boss Beppe Marotta confirms Alessandro Bastoni will reject Barcelona and stay at the club
- The president insists Inter are not a selling club despite interest from La Liga giants
- Marotta reveals he has lost four finals and dreams of winning the Champions League
- The Serie A champions aim to reach the European final for the third time
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has confirmed that Alessandro Bastoni will remain at the San Siro. The Italian defender will stay even with strong interest from Barcelona.
Marotta spoke to DAZN after a successful season. Inter won both the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia under new coach Cristian Chivu. The club now plans to reward the manager with a new contract.
The president praised his key players. He named Lautaro Martinez, Nicolo Barella and Bastoni as the heart of the team. These stars must teach new players how to win trophies.
Many reports linked Bastoni with a move to Spain. However, Marotta says Inter do not need to sell their best players. He confirmed that the defender is happy and has not asked to leave.
Marotta also shared his dreams for Europe. He wants to win the Champions League before he retires. The president has lost four finals during his career.
“We must be ambitious but not arrogant,” said Marotta. Inter want to reach the Champions League final again. The club respects all opponents but hopes to lift the trophy next season.