As anticipated by legal analysts, Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni did not appear before the Prosecutor's Office to answer questions regarding an ongoing investigation where he is accused of involvement in a minor prostitution case. According to his legal counsel, Salvatore Scuto, the decision was a tactical defense move, describing the summons as an "invitation to appear in the dark" due to a lack of prior disclosure regarding the specific evidence.
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Subscribe Sekarang →While Bastoni maintained his absence, investigators continued their inquiries by interviewing other figures. Public prosecutor Rosaria Stagnaro and deputy prosecutor Bruna Albertini heard testimony from Riccardo Calafiori, who was questioned strictly as a person informed of the facts. This follows recent depositions from Daniel Maldini and Kevin Bonifazi, though reports indicate that no significant breakthroughs have emerged from these latest sessions.
According to judicial sources, investigators are currently reviewing the case to determine their next steps. There remains a strong possibility that additional footballers or athletes could be summoned for questioning, as authorities continue to scrutinize chat logs recovered from digital devices seized from the alleged organizers of the illicit ring. Bastoni is currently the only footballer formally placed under investigation, stemming from an alleged July 2020 encounter with a female who was 17 years and 8 months old at the time. The defender has consistently maintained his total innocence.
Based on editorial monitoring from the Tuttosport news team, this legal turmoil marks the climax of a highly turbulent personal and professional period for the Italian international. From facing fan backlash over the Pierre Kalulu transfer saga to receiving a costly red card in Zenica—which proved catastrophic for Italy's World Cup qualification hopes—Bastoni's recent career trajectory has faced severe headwinds. Despite these challenges, the player has reportedly felt the unwavering support of Internazionale and has not actively sought a change of scenery.
Nevertheless, preparing for the upcoming Serie A campaign under such immense pressure presents a daunting task for Inter's management, particularly for coach Cristian Chivu, who will need to shield the player. Observers note that while foreign clubs like Barcelona and various Premier League sides have shown past interest, and Real Madrid has historically kept its distance, any potential summer transfer offers may now be viewed through a different lens, especially given Bastoni's tactical preference for a three-man defense.
Internazionale has publicly stood by their center-back and previously rejected all transfer approaches. However, football market insiders suggest that if a foreign suitor steps forward with an financial offer that truly reflects the market value of one of Europe's top defenders, the hierarchy at Viale della Liberazione may no longer completely block a potential departure.