Inter Milan's latest update on Alessandro Bastoni: Premiering in the Champions League!
Inter Milan has announced that they have signed young defender Alessandro Bastoni from AC Milan, and he will be debuting in the Champions League this season.
Bastoni is just 18 years old but already boasts impressive talent, having made over 20 appearances for Italy U21s. He was born in Genoa, Italy,Encyclopedia of Football Affairs and joined AC Milan's youth academy at the age of seven before making his professional debut with their under-21 team last year.
In a statement released by Inter, they said that Bastoni "is a player who shows great potential and we believe that he can make a significant contribution to our squad." They also added that he "will be an important part of our project and we are very excited about what he can bring."
The signing of Bastoni marks another key move in Inter's summer transfer window, which saw them sign several other talented players including midfielder Federico Chiesa from Roma and forward Romelu Lukaku from Everton.
Bastoni's debut in the Champions League is likely to come against fellow Serie A side Lazio on September 15th. The match is set to be a high-stakes affair as both teams look to secure their first win of the season. But it promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe's top clubs.