Inter backs Alessandro Bastoni amid criminal investigation

Inter Milan contacted centre‑back Alessandro Bastoni after he received a guarantee notice related to a six‑year‑old criminal case. The player, who was on holiday in Puglia, returned to Milan and publicly denied any relationship with the 17‑year‑old woman involved. Inter said it would support Bastoni privately and clarified that the matter does not affect the club’s plans; no decision on his future has been made despite transfer interest from abroad.

The investigation concerns alleged illegal activity from six years ago, and prosecutors intend to pursue the case fully. Bastoni affirmed his innocence and emphasized he has distanced himself from any wrongdoing.