Cristi Chivu is celebrating after helping Inter Milan win the Italian title and the Italian Cup this season. However, the club's situation has taken a surprising turn with central defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Bastoni, who was widely expected to leave for Barcelona, has put the transfer on hold and is now considering extending his contract with Inter. According to Sport.es, the player was Barcelona's primary target to strengthen their defense, and Deco, the sports director, has been working on the transfer for months. However, negotiations have stalled due to Barcelona’s alternative options and the player’s valuation.

Bastoni, who was convinced he would join Barcelona this summer, has not communicated with the Catalan club in the last two weeks. This silence has led him to consider staying with Inter on an improved contract. Several factors have influenced Bastoni's change of heart, including the love and support from Inter fans and personal family reasons.

Barcelona is not entirely focused on Bastoni, prioritizing the signing of a new striker after Robert Lewandowski's imminent departure. Inter's firm stance on the transfer fee of 60 million euros makes the deal challenging for Barcelona. Additionally, Barcelona is considering the Argentine player Cristian Romero, a teammate of Radu Dragușin at Tottenham, as a potentially more financially viable option.

The final decision will be made at the end of this month. If Romero moves to Barcelona, it could significantly benefit Dragușin, reducing competition for a starting position at Tottenham, which is struggling to avoid relegation.