Alessandro Bastoni will not be leaving Inter Milan this summer despite strong interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, according to his agent Tullio Tinti.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sport Italia, Tinti dismissed speculation linking the 27-year-old Italy international with a reunion under former Inter coach Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal.
"My players and I usually respect the contracts," Tinti said. "He has two years remaining in his deal; he's a big Inter fan; he's in love with Inter, and today, he's not considering joining another club."
Tinti acknowledged that formal negotiations could take place if a club were to satisfy both Inter and the player, but stressed that the current rumours have not reached that level.
"Then, if there are clubs that satisfy Inter and the player, we can talk. As of today, however, all these talks are still not enough for a genuine negotiation," the agent added.
Bastoni has endured a challenging 2026 both on and off the pitch, leading to questions about whether he had considered a fresh start abroad. Tinti dismissed the idea outright.
"I don't think so. Perhaps I would have thought so if I were him," he replied with a smile. "The lad has a great sense of responsibility and loves the Inter shirt."
The defender, who came through Atalanta's youth system before joining Inter in 2017, has established himself as one of Serie A's finest centre-backs. His ball-playing ability, composure under pressure, and tactical intelligence have made him a cornerstone of the Nerazzurri defence under multiple managers.
Bastoni has won three Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia trophies, and three Supercoppa Italiana during his time at Inter, amassing 298 appearances across all competitions. He was also part of the Inter side that reached the 2023 Champions League final.
Previous transfer windows have seen Barcelona and Real Madrid register interest in the defender, with Italian sources indicating that Inter would not consider offers below €70 million.
For now, however, Bastoni remains fully committed to the Nerazzurri cause, with Tinti's firm public stance expected to end — at least for this window — any speculation about a blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia.
Sources
- https://football-italia.net/agent-bastoni-transfer-stance-al-hilal-rumours/
