Hakan Calhanoglu is waiting for Inter, but Como…
Among the unresolved issues at Inter is the future of Hakan Calhanoglu, who is currently under contract with the Nerazzurri until June. The Turkish midfielder, who will turn 33 in February, has already expressed his desire to continue his career in Milan.
The former Milan player, who has drawn interest from Como and Juventus, does not have an automatic renewal clause in his contract. It will therefore be necessary to reach an agreement with his agent, Gordon Stipic, who is reported to have requested a two-year deal worth 6.5 million euros net per season.
Inter has indicated it is open to considering a contract extension, although the terms of the offer remain to be defined, starting with the duration, which is the main sticking point: for Como, signing a contract valid through 2029 does not seem to be an issue. However, there appears to be a shared desire to find common ground between Inter and the player’s entourage, with both sides intent on continuing the relationship.
In recent days, speaking to Sky Sport during the pregame coverage of the Champions League match against Feyenoord, President Beppe Marotta had ruled out any cause for concern regarding expiring contracts. He explained that the only player currently in this situation is Calhanoglu himself, with whom the club maintains an excellent relationship. The contract renewal will therefore be one of the issues to be addressed in the coming months.
As for Como, the rumor was first floated by Carlo Pellegatti, speaking on *Pressing*: “Believe me, I know where Calhanoglu is headed if he were to leave Inter next year. Let me spell it out slowly: maybe he won’t go to the mountains, but perhaps he’ll head to Lake Como.” For now, this is merely a rumor, with no confirmation of any negotiations between the Como-based club and the player. As for Juventus, Antonio Cabrini has publicly identified the Turkish playmaker as a potential target for the Bianconeri should a deal with Inter not materialize: “He could change the face of the team,” the former fullback declared in the pages of Tuttosport.
Meanwhile, the No. 20 remains a crucial player for Cristian Chivu, who has started him in 8 league matches so far, with 3 goals to his credit. This isn’t the first time the Turkish player’s future has caused a stir: a year ago, Calhanoglu was very close to a transfer to Galatasaray, but the Turkish club couldn’t reach an agreement with Inter, and the player remained in Milan. Then, last June, Turkish media reported that he was willing to take a pay cut—from 6.5 to 5 million euros—in order to facilitate a potential return to his homeland. During those same weeks, Stipic had spoken of a preliminary agreement with Hakan Safi, a candidate for the presidency of Fenerbahçe, in the event of a victory in the elections.
His bond with the Nerazzurri is a strong one: having arrived on a free transfer from Milan in the summer of 2021, Calhanoglu has won one Serie A title (2023–2024) with Inter, two Coppa Italia titles (2021–2022 and 2022–2023), and three Italian Super Cups (2021, 2022, and 2023). He has also played in two Champions League finals, losing both. As of last June, his record with Inter stood at 212 appearances, 50 goals, and 39 assists.
