Barcelona freeze pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni after internal review

Barcelona have decided to completely freeze their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni after internal discussions regarding the club’s defensive planning for next season.

The club’s hierarchy examined their defensive options and concluded that the defender does not fit the upcoming strategy.

Any ongoing negotiations with the player’s representatives have been halted as a direct result of the decision.

The move signals that Barcelona will look elsewhere to strengthen the back line.

The decision arrives as the transfer window approaches, with other clubs still active in the market.

Barcelona’s sporting director is expected to outline the revised recruitment plan in the coming days.