Barcelona have opened negotiations with Inter Milan over a potential swap deal that would bring Federico Dimarco to the Catalan club in exchange for Alejandro Balde moving to the Nerazzurri.
According to newspaper Sport, contacts remain active between both clubs, though Inter have not granted their approval yet, keeping the operation in its preliminary stages.
Details of Barcelona’s Offer for Dimarco
Barcelona do not plan to limit their proposal to including Balde alone; they have expressed readiness to add a cash fee to bridge the valuation gap between both left-backs and convince Inter to part ways with their player.
This move comes days after Balde informed those close to him of his decision to remain at Barcelona and fight for his place, despite Hansi Flick informing him that he would start the season as a backup and needed to regain the technical staff’s trust.
However, Barcelona’s interest in Dimarco has reopened the door to Balde’s potential exit, even as the player’s own stance remains unchanged for now—creating an additional obstacle alongside Inter’s reluctance.
The Italian club rejects the proposal in its current format due to Dimarco’s immense tactical value and offensive output, while Barcelona hope that an increased financial offer might sway the Nerazzurri management.
Federico Dimarco’s Career & Stats with Inter
Born in Milan in 1997, Dimarco developed within Inter’s youth academy and made his senior debut in 2014 before gaining experience on loan at Ascoli, Empoli, Sion, Parma, and Hellas Verona.
The Italian left-back re-established himself as a vital starter at Inter starting from the 2021–22 season, thanks to his ability to play as both a left-back and wing-back, complemented by his accurate crossing, ball-striking, and set-piece delivery.
Dimarco enjoyed the finest season of his career in 2025–26, making 35 Serie A appearances while scoring 7 goals and providing 17 assists, finishing as the league’s top assist provider and setting a new single-season record.
Over his time at Inter, Dimarco has made 238 appearances across all competitions, scoring 26 goals while winning two Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia trophies, and three Supercoppa Italiana titles.
