A title and a contract: Bastoni signs with Inter until 2024

MILAN - A few days after lifting his first trophy with Inter high above his head, Alessandro Bastoni has committed to writing more, significant chapters with the club: today, an extension of his contract, keeping him at the Club until 30 June 2024, was announced.

Bought by Inter in Summer 2017, Bastoni made his debut on 29 September 2019 and had his first start in a win over Sampdoria, demonstrating all his qualities straight away. 

“I was emotional, I have been waiting for this day for such a long time”

After that game, he made 33 appearances in the 2019/20 season, becoming a perennial figure at the back for Inter, scoring two goals as well, away at Lecce and Parma. The latter of these he celebrated in front of the Inter TV cameras:

“I have always said that I am an Interista, so for me it’s a dream come true to be here. I love Inter and this team; I hope to stay here for a long time to come.”

His physical strength, technique, vision and assuredness in the tackle allowed him to show his importance again this season, as Inter clinched a historic 19th Scudetto - he was an almost constant fixture in Serie A’s most solid defence. He made 33 starts in the league (41 in all competitions) and registered 3 assists, including a brilliant 60-yard pass for Barella to score in the crucial 2-0 win over Juventus.

The season which saw him win his first title also saw him make his National Team debut: on 11 November 2020, aged 21, he started the 4-0 friendly victory over Estonia. A few days later, in his first official game (a win against Poland), he once more showed all his qualities, this time for the Azzurri.