Flick Blocks Bastoni Pursuit, Demands Pacey Centre-Back Instead

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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has reportedly halted the club’s pursuit of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. Despite acknowledging Bastoni’s technical quality, Flick fears the Italian’s recovery speed won’t suit his high defensive line alongside teenage star Pau Cubarsí. He has instructed sporting director Deco to pause talks and look for a more physically dominant, quick centre-back. Flick is also monitoring La Masia graduate Álvaro Cortés, whose recent first-team debut offers a cost-effective alternative within the squad.

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