Turkey Megastar Breaks Silence On Inter Milan Future & Sends Message To Lautaro Martinez: 'I'm Staying Here, Will Hug Him'
Speaking to FCInterNews, the 31-year-old admitted he will remain at San Siro next season.
It's been a turbulent summer for Hakan Calhanoglu.
Considered a concrete target for Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, he looked close to leaving Inter after four years.
However, the Turkish clubs were unable to meet Inter's €30 million asking price, resulting in him staying at San Siro.
Despite a failed move, the Turkish midfielder returns to Italy facing an uphill battle to prove his loyalty.
Indeed, the club didn't like his behavior during intense speculation linking him with a switch to Istanbul.
Furthermore, Lautaro Martinez made his feelings clear after Inter lost to Fluminense at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
El Toro's post-match remarks are still echoing through the corridors of Giuseppe Meazza.
Yet, Calhanoglu believes he can return to his captain's good graces.
Hakan Calhanoglu on Inter Milan Future & Lautaro Martinez Rift
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale looks o during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
'Am I staying? Yes, yes, we'll talk when the time comes,' Calhanoglu stated upon landing in Milan.
'My vacation wasn't easy because of all the speculation, but we were always in contact with Inter.
'During the World Cup, injured players left, I trained and came back in the best condition.
'I'm happy to be back, now I want to start working.'
Then, he addressed the rumors.
Asked whether everything will be okay moving forward, Calhanoglu replied: 'Like every year. This time, a bit more.
'But I didn't want to say anything because I wanted our fans to see that I would come back here. Talking all the time isn't right.'
Moreover, he confirmed he is happy to be back.
'Of course, I'm an Inter player and I want to continue here.
'We'll see what happens. My goal is to be here and win trophies.'
Finally, he insists there's no issue between him and Lautaro.
'I've already talked, no problem.
'We're professionals, everything is clear.
'When he returns, we'll embrace him, he's on vacation now.
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