Hakan Calhanoglu has made up his mind to continue at Inter after a potential Galatasaray move failed to see daylight.
Calhanoglu not leaving InterChivu played a role in resolving conflictPresident Marotta stamps authority on returnFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Inter management, along with coach Cristian Chivu, have played a crucial role in smoothing the feud between Calhanoglu and skipper Lautaro Martinez, and now the Turkey international is preparing a comeback after a dismal 2024-25 season. According to , club president Giuseppe Marotta has also informed the media that the midfielder will continue at the club.
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Although Calhanoglu wanted to join Galatasaray, he did not attempt to force an exit from Inter. Abdullah Kavukcuha, the vice-president of the Turkish club, met Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio to discuss a possible move. However, it seems that the Super Lig side are more focused on securing Victor Osimhen from Napoli, since he was the league's top scorer last term, and moreover, Calhaonglu was never a technical requirement but rather looked upon as a statement signing. Hence, the midfielder had to steer his mind back to Inter, where he is considered the team's 'Rodri', at least by former Italy manager Fabio Capello, who had instructed the club not to take any hasty decision regarding the player.
WHAT MAROTTA SAID
When confronted by reporters on Tuesday, Marotta said: "Calhanoglu is our player in every respect, so he'll arrive as soon as possible. As soon as he's called up."
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The Turkish midfielder is expected to join Inter's pre-season camp, which is slated to commence on July 26, at Appiano Gentile.