Calhanoglu's contract situation puts Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on high alert
Hakan Calhanoglu's ongoing contract standoff with Inter Milan has put two of Turkey's biggest clubs, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, on high alert. The Turkish international midfielder, who joined Inter from AC Milan in 2021, has not yet reached an agreement on a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in the near future. Both Turkish Super Lig clubs are reportedly preparing approaches should Calhanoglu become available, viewing him as a marquee signing who could elevate their domestic and European ambitions. Inter, meanwhile, are said to be keen to retain the playmaker who has become central to their midfield.
Read the full story at football-italia.netCalhanoglu's contract impasse at Inter Milan is the kind of situation that rarely stays quiet for long. Since arriving from rivals AC Milan in 2021, the Turkish international has become a key creative hub in Inter's midfield, and any departure would represent a significant restructuring challenge for Simone Inzaghi's side. The interest from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce adds a compelling subplot — both Turkish clubs have the financial muscle and sporting ambition to make a serious pitch, and a return to Turkey would be a landmark move for the Super Lig. Inter will be acutely aware that losing a player of Calhanoglu's calibre on a free transfer would be a major blow heading into a critical period of their squad planning.
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