Barça is planning the squad for the next season, and just weeks before the season ends, erroneous information is emerging. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has shown this clearly, indicating that despite the rumors, there are two players who will not arrive at the renewed Spotify Camp Nou. Specifically, he referred to the cases of Alejandro Grimaldo (Leverkusen) and Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), dismissing them.
"The information about Alejandro Grimaldo and Alessandro Bastoni as specific targets for Barcelona is erroneous," stated Fabrizio Romano on his X account.
Alejandro Grimaldo is Not of Interest to Barça
It is a recurring rumor in recent markets. Grimaldo, who was a youth player at FC Barcelona, always seems to be rumored to return, but the reality is that the interest is not true. There was a possibility for him to arrive for free in 2023, when his contract with Benfica ended, but absolute trust was given to Balde.
From there, Alejandro Grimaldo headed to Leverkusen, where he has done really well. Despite his enormous quality on the wing being appreciated, it is a signing that is not considered. First, because Balde is ahead, and second, because of his price. He could have arrived for free in 2023, and two years later, there is no intention to pay the 40 million euros they are asking for in Germany.
Alejandro Grimaldo is already 29 years old, he will turn 30 in September, and Barça has ruled out his signing. Balde is there, and behind him, Gerard Martín.
Alessandro Bastoni is Not a Real Possibility
Finally, we find the case of Alessandro Bastoni, which had gained strength after the match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona. The Italian center-back was at a magnificent level and, once it was over, he did not hesitate to publicly praise Lamine Yamal. From there, multiple rumors arose, but the reality is that there is nothing at all.
Bastoni is one of the best center-backs in the world, but neither does he want to leave his beloved Inter, nor is Barça in a position to pay what he costs. It is an unfounded rumor that never had any traction, being simply an unrealistic signing that could never have happened. Who knows if it would be possible in the future, but as Fabrizio Romano has rightly said, right now there is, and will be, nothing at all.