07.11.2026 16:31
Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have re-entered the fray for national team player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whose contract with Inter expires at the end of the season. The Italian press reported that the two arch-rivals are ready to use all their resources to add the 32-year-old star to their squads. Hakan’s priority, however, is to stay at Inter.
As the transfer windows approach, it has been claimed that a new rivalry could emerge between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. The fact that Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who plays for Inter, one of the Italian Serie A teams, will see his contract expire at the end of the season has increased discussions about the national-team player's future. According to the Italian press, the two arch-rivals are preparing to take action to bring the experienced midfielder to Turkey.
ITALIAN PRESS ANNOUNCES TRANSFER RACE
According to a report in Italy's La Stampa newspaper, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are closely following Hakan Çalhanoğlu's situation. It was stated that the two clubs, which have been interested in the national-team player's transfer for about two years, are ready to mobilize all their resources if no agreement is reached with Inter on a new contract.
HAKAN ÇALHANOĞLU'S FIRST CHOICE IS INTER
It was reported that the 32-year-old footballer's priority is to continue his career at Inter. However, no agreement has yet been reached in the new contract negotiations between the parties.
It was stated that Hakan Çalhanoğlu wants to maintain his net salary of approximately 6 million euros per year and is demanding a new contract of at least two years. It was noted that the national-team footballer wants to continue his career in Italy under conditions suited to his position within the team.
INTER MANAGEMENT CAUTIOUS DUE TO INJURIES
It was stated that the Inter management, however, is not rushing on a new contract due to the experienced footballer's age and the physical problems he has recently experienced.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu's inability to play in 17 and 15 matches respectively over the last two seasons due to injuries was influential in the club's evaluations. It was reported that the Italian team is evaluating the player's demands by also taking this picture into account.
FENERBAHÇE AND GALATASARAY WATCHING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY
The fact that Hakan Çalhanoğlu could be transferred without a transfer fee at the end of the season if no agreement is reached with Inter is seen as an important opportunity for Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.
In the report in the Italian press, it was emphasized that both clubs are ready to make the necessary attempts to add the national-team star to their squads. However, no definitive decision has yet been made regarding Hakan's future.
JUVENTUS AND COMO ALSO IN THE PICTURE
It was stated that there is interest in Hakan Çalhanoğlu not only from Turkey but also from Italy. It was reported that Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, and Juventus are closely following the national-team footballer's contract process. It was stated that if the talks with Inter remain inconclusive, both Italian clubs could also join the transfer race.
HE SCORED 3 GOALS IN 12 MATCHES THIS SEASON
Hakan Çalhanoğlu has played in 12 matches for Inter in all competitions this season. The national-team footballer, who has spent a total of 647 minutes on the field, has scored 3 goals.
The 32-year-old midfielder, whose current market value is shown as 16 million euros, has a current contract with Inter that ends on June 30, 2027.