€40M for Bastoni's Replacement

Inter Milan already considers Alessandro Bastoni lost, who is in FC Barcelona's sights for the summer transfer market.

Javier Parra Peña | 15 Apr 2026 | 22.30
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40M for Bastoni's replacement
40M for Bastoni's replacement

Inter Milan has begun to design its strategy in light of the possible departure of Alessandro Bastoni, who is in the sights of FC Barcelona. This situation has forced the Lombard sports management to seek young profiles with international projection. In this context, the name of Joel Ordóñez has emerged strongly as the ideal candidate to take over soon in the Nerazzurri's defense.

Inter Milan understands that the departure of a key player like Bastoni would leave a difficult void to fill without meticulous prior planning. The team led by Cristian Chivu needs to maintain its competitiveness in Serie A and the Champions League through intelligent and bold signings.

The Ecuadorian center-back, currently playing for Club Brugge in Belgium, fits perfectly into the Italian team's search parameters for the summer. His youth and physical prowess have caught the attention of scouts analyzing performance in the peripheral European leagues.

Inter Milan's Strategy for the Summer Transfer Market

The planning of the Nerazzurri for the upcoming season largely depends on the income that can be generated from the sale of their stars. With increasing interest from Spain in their starting central defender, the club must act swiftly to avoid losing leverage in external negotiations.

Inter Milan has already initiated initial contact to assess the contractual situation of the South American defender who excels in Belgian football. This operation is considered a priority to prevent a shortage of players in defense during the upcoming preseason.

According to various specialized media covering the Italian market, the player has rapidly climbed positions on the club's wish list. The versatility and ball distribution skills of Joel Ordóñez are attributes that Chivu values positively to maintain the current style of play.

Inter Milan is aware that competition for such emerging talents tends to be fierce once the transfer window opens. Therefore, the intention is to secure a deal before other major clubs on the continent decide to enter the bidding war.

40M for Bastoni's replacement

Joel Ordóñez and Bruge's Financial Demands

The success of the defender in the Belgian league has not gone unnoticed, significantly raising his market value in recent months. Club Brugge has made it clear that they will not allow their 21-year-old gem to leave for an amount deemed insufficient.

The club's financial demands for his transfer range between 35 and 40 million euros to give the green light. Inter Milan is aware that this financial effort is necessary if they aim to secure a long-term, reliable replacement.

The Ecuadorian Wall that Seduces Serie A

The arrival of the Guayaquil-born center-back would breathe new life into a defense looking to renew its more experienced pieces. Joel Ordóñez possesses the necessary strength to adapt to the physical and tactical football historically characteristic of the top tier of Italian football.

Inter Milan is confident that his adaptation process will be swift thanks to the professional structure surrounding the institutional first team. His addition would represent not just a sporting replacement, but also an investment with high potential for appreciation in the market.

The Lombard management is working intensively to balance the books and present an offer that will be irresistible to the sporting authorities of the Belgian team. Bastoni's fate will mark the beginning of this operation, which promises to be one of the most talked about in the sports press.

Inter Milan remains focused on defensive excellence to continue dominating the national scene with authority and enviable technical solidity. The signing of the Ecuadorian could be the final piece for Chivu's project to grow with structural strength.

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