According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNewsThe 32-year-old remains one of the most important players in Cristian Chivu’s system.
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Hakan Calhanoglu He emerged as a real target for Galatasaray last summer, with the Rams Park giants still keen to lure him to Istanbul.
In addition, they had held talks with the player’s agent to discuss a possible return to his homeland.
However, Cristian Chivú He convinced the Turkish midfielder to stay and helped him fix things with Lautaro MartÃnez.
Inter Milan will keep Hakan Calhanoglu for one more season
Despite several injury setbacks, Calhanoglu has enjoyed an impressive season in Serie A, scoring nine goals and adding four assists in 22 games.
However, the former AC Milan playmaker will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Stadio San Siro.
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Although Inter are preparing for a midfield revamp, Calhanoglu could stay at the club even without signing a new contract.
Indeed, Chivu sees him as an indispensable figure in their tactical setup and is willing to take the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.