Hansi Flick doesn't want Barcelona to sign Inter star Alessandro Bastoni as coach demands alternative summer signing
Goal | 18.05.2026 20:34
According to reports from Matteo Moretto, The core of the issue lies in Flick’s insistence on a defensive line that plays high up the pitch. In such a setup, centre-backs must possess elite recovery speed and the ability to run backward effectively during transitions. While Bastoni is widely considered one of the finest ball-playing defenders in Europe, his lack of raw pace at the top end is seen by Flick as a structural risk that could lead to defensive fragility.
