Within the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella portrayed a master-class performance, providing stability in the midfield and dictating the tempo of play on the counter through his immaculate passing ability and remarkable technique when in-possession.
His impressive display proved pivotal as his work ethics enabled Inter to dominate in the central area of the pitch and and his fluidity and vision was the core foundation of the Biscione’s last-gasp winner in Munich, finding Carlos Augusto with a sublime ball out-wide for the Brazilian to drive it back for Davide Frattesi, handin coach Simone Inzaghi’s side a 2-1 advantage on aggregate as they head into the second leg in Milan.
La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that the Nerazzurri deem the former Cagliari midfielder as untouchable and a fee of €100m would be required for Inter to even considering letting go of their star midfielder. Inter’s hefty price-tag values the Italian international amongst the likes of Pedri, Rodri, Declan Rice, Alexis Mac Allister, and Federico Valverde.
The 28-year-old immediately turned down Al Hilal’s lucrative offer of €35m per-season as he feels happy at Inter. Although, it remains to be seen if that sentiment could last as Premier League giants Liverpool are monitoring Barella, showing a great deal of interest ahead of the upcoming season.
Julian Faustini Ι GIFN
