The Italian club Inter Milan has announced the signing of striker Bastoni from French side Stade Rennais. The 22-year-old, who has previously represented France U-17 and U-21 national teams, is set to join the Serie A powerhouse.
Bastoni has been a regular for Stade Rennais since joining in 2016, scoring 49 goals in 58 appearances across all competitions. He is a product of the club's youth academy, having made his debut as a teenager at the age of 15.
Bastoni's arrival comes just days after Inter signed another key player, striker Gianluigi Donnarumma,La Liga Frontline who joined from AC Milan. The move by Inter was seen as a sign of their growing commitment to youth development and investment in young talent.
Stade Rennais have also confirmed that they will be paying Bastoni £4 million per season, which is a significant increase on his previous €3 million fee. The move is expected to bring a fresh touch to the team's attacking play, with Bastoni's experience and ability to score goals being a major asset.
However, it remains to be seen whether Inter can replicate the success they had under Bastoni at Stade Rennais. With new signings such as Donnarumma and Bastoni, Inter may need to make some changes to their squad if they want to compete at the highest level.
In any case, Bastoni's arrival marks a big step forward for Inter's youth development and suggests that the club is committed to investing in the future of its footballing talent.