Inter Getting Prepared Should Star Midfielder Want Out
Hakan Calhanoglu is reflecting on his Inter future following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. Like the coach, he has large offers from Saudi Arabia, and he hasn't outright rejected them, Mediaset informs.
The Turk renewed his contract two years ago, and it expires in 2027. He's one of the highest-paid players in the squad. The Nerazzurri management will leave the decision up to him. Considering his age and the fact that he joined as a free agent, his sale would generate an unexpectedly big 'plusvalenza'. On the other hand, they'd have to find a worthy replacement.
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While Calhanoglu is pondering whether to leave Italy after eight years, Inter don't want to be unprepared and have kicked the tires on Nicolò Rovella. Their front office holds him in high regard, but Lazio have rebuffed every suitor since they signed him from Juventus. He has a €50M release clause in his contract.
The midfielder's desires will be decisive in this case too. The Biancocelesti president Claudio Lotito quickly shot down the chatter when he was recently linked to Milan, stating that he wasn't for sale.
Our Take on Inter, Calhanoglu, and Rovella
The exit buzz is a yearly recurrence for the Turk, but he can perform at a high level for several more seasons in his role and with his traits, as he's not leaning much on physicality. The Nerazzurri would lose more technically than they would gain economically. It'd eventually be tough to convince Lazio. They can always move on from Kristjan Asllani, who hasn't made the leap, but it'll be telling about the star's future if they start to make waves for easier targets like Samuele Ricci or Adrian Bernabé.
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