Tottenham expressed interest in signing Alessandro Bastoni during the previous transfer window, but the defender is happy with his decision to stay at Inter.
As Simone Inzaghi’s team narrowly missed defending the Scudetto previous season, Bastoni made 31 Serie A appearances and helped the team record eight shutouts.
Numerous teams have praised the 23-year-play old’s and ability to carry the ball out of defense, including Tottenham, who are supposedly coached by Bastoni’s former Nerazzurri manager Antonio Conte.
Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Bastoni revealed Spurs made concrete attempts to lure him to the Premier League, saying: “There was some contact, but I’m happy I stayed at Inter.”
Inter have disappointed so far this season and entered the World Cup break sitting fifth in Serie A, 11 points behind runaway leaders Napoli after 15 games.
However, Bastoni believes Inzaghi’s men must aim high when club football resumes in the coming weeks, adding: “We are aware of the strength and values of this team.
“Our goal is to always go all the way in all the competitions in which we participate. That’s why the disappointment would be great if we were to win nothing.”
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While Paris Saint-Germain is still mentioned as a potential destination for Milan Skriniar, Bastoni is not the first Inter center-back to be linked with a transfer abroad.
At the conclusion of the current campaign, Skriniar’s Inter contract is set to expire, therefore Bastoni is hopeful that his defensive partner will sign a new one.
“I can only advise him to do what he thinks is right. We are all great and everyone has to make their own assessments, together with their family,” Bastoni said.
“The important thing is that he is convinced of the final choice. I can’t judge, I only hope he stays here.”