Hakan Çalhanoğlu crisis begins at Inter! Harsh words from Lautaro Martinez

Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s transfer to Galatasaray has never been this close... The experienced footballer, who did not play in the FIFA Club World Cup due to an injury sustained in the Champions League final against PSG and was later removed from the squad, was expected to receive treatment in Italy.

VACATION INSTEAD

Inter’s new coach Chivu had told Italian journalists, “Hakan returned to Milan to receive the best possible treatment.” However, newspapers yesterday specifically highlighted that Hakan opted to go on vacation in Turkey instead of receiving treatment in Italy.

ITALIANS ARE WATCHING

The national star, who went to Bodrum, is currently vacationing with Galatasaray’s experienced footballer Kaan Ayhan and his family. Those close to the two players say they have been talking entirely about Galatasaray and the upcoming Champions League journey. Moreover, this transfer flirtation, now in its final stage, is being closely followed not only by the Turkish media but also by the Italian press.

‘HE'S MADE HIS DECISION’

Another newspaper claimed that Hakan Çalhanoğlu pressured club president Giuseppe Marotta, personally requesting to be transferred from Inter to Galatasaray for a discounted transfer fee. According to the Italian media, the chance of Inter selling Hakan at a bargain price is currently very low. However, those same reports state that Hakan has already made his decision, and this could significantly influence the club’s stance.

HARSH WORDS FROM LAUTARO!

After losing 2-0 to Fluminense in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup and being eliminated from the tournament, Inter’s captain Lautaro Martinez made a strong statement. In his post-match remarks to DAZN, reportedly directed at Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the Argentine player said:

“It’s absolutely painful. We arrived here taking many blows, and this was our only target left with the little strength we had. I put my heart into every training session. I’m very sad, sad that we lost as a team. But there’s something I want to say: if you want to stay here, you have to want it, because we’re fighting for goals here. The message is clear: whoever wants to stay with us stays. Those who don’t want to, must leave immediately. We are ready to do everything, but I’ve seen many things I didn’t like. As the captain, as the leader of this team after the coach, this is what I have to say. This is who I am. Whether here or elsewhere, I want to fight for goals because we are an important team and we’ve brought this club to the top in recent years. Whoever wants to achieve great things should stay, whoever doesn’t—goodbye.”