01.07.2025 09:30
After the 2-0 defeat to Fluminense, a crisis erupted at Inter. Team captain Lautaro Martinez indirectly targeted Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whose name has been linked with Galatasaray. Inter President Giuseppe Marotta stated, "If a player says he wants to leave, the door is wide open," sending a clear message to the star player.
Inter President Giuseppe Marotta made statements regarding national football player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whose name has been associated with Galatasaray.
In response to the question, "What do you think about the rumors regarding Hakan Çalhanoğlu's transfer?" Inter President Giuseppe Marotta said, "The news in the media is not different from what we have read. Hakan is currently on vacation and will rejoin us before the season starts. So far, there are no signs that he will leave us."
"WE WILL TALK TO HAKAN"
Moreover, Inter President Giuseppe Marotta also made statements regarding the issue after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup match against Fluminense.
Speaking about Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Marotta said, "If a player says he wants to leave, the door is wide open. Lautaro didn't say this, but I will; these words are directed at Hakan Çalhanoğlu. However, we should not make Çalhanoğlu a scapegoat; we will talk to him. The transfer period officially started today, and those who do not want to continue on this path should take a clear stance! So far, no player has expressed a desire to leave."
LAUTARO MARTINEZ ALSO SPOKE STRONGLY: IF YOU DON'T WANT TO STAY, GOODBYE
After the defeat against Fluminense, team captain Lautaro Martinez said, "Now I want to say something: If you want to stay at Inter, you really have to want it, do you understand? Because we are fighting for goals here. The message is clear: Those who want to stay, stay; those who want to leave, leave. I have seen many things that I do not like. I am the captain, and I want to continue to stay at the top. The message is clear: If you don't want to stay, goodbye." It was claimed that Martinez's words were directed at Hakan Çalhanoğlu.