Alessandro Bastoni

Executive Summary

Alessandro Bastoni is a centre-back for Inter Milan. Born on 13 April 1999, the Italian defender has become a face of the Nerazzurri. He reached 300 appearances in the shirt during the 2025-26 campaign, marked in Cagliari seven years after his debut.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

He plays head held high, eyes always looking forward. Bastoni anticipates movements of opposing forwards and reads their positioning when defending. When the ball is at his feet he looks for the pass before the opportunity fully opens, always scanning, always thinking. He is 190 cm, left-footed, and described as strong, composed and technically gifted. Profile built on anticipation and distribution.

Career and Recent Context

His story with the Nerazzurri began in summer 2017, signed from Atalanta. After a season back in Bergamo on loan and a spell at Parma, the real adventure in Milano started in 2019. He debuted on 28 September 2019 against Sampdoria at Marassi, making 33 appearances in his first season, scoring twice and playing the full 90 minutes in the Europa League final against Sevilla.

The 200-appearance mark arrived against Sassuolo, by then a mainstay who won his first Scudetto in his second year with two assists in crucial wins over Juventus and Atalanta. Agent Tullio Tinti said in 2026 the player does not want to leave, is happy and will honour his contract. In June 2026 Bastoni was notified of an investigation by the Milan prosecutor regarding an escort network and was due for questioning.

Transfers and Outlook

First recorded value was 75k in October 2016. Barcelona interest has been reported in recent weeks. The contract runs to 30 June 2028.