Hakan Çalhanoglu Commits to Inter After Resolving Issues with Lautaro Martínez

Hakan Çalhanoglu has confirmed he will stay at Inter Milan for the upcoming season. This ends speculation about his future and recent tensions with team captain Lautaro Martínez.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recently, Çalhanoglu’s future at Inter seemed uncertain due to rumors of interest from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. Some reports also suggested conflict with Martínez after a poor Club World Cup performance. However, after key meetings between club officials and players, Çalhanoglu announced his decision to stay. He appeared united with Lautaro in public, indicating any disagreements were resolved. No firm transfer offers for Çalhanoglu came through, and the midfielder, who’s contracted until 2027, confirmed he will remain with the team this summer.

INTER’S CURRENT SITUATION

Inter Milan ended the last Serie A season as runner-ups, finishing just behind Napoli but securing a spot in the 2025-2026 Champions League group stage. Çalhanoglu had a key role throughout the season, playing 34 league matches and contributing 8 goals and 6 assists from midfield. Lautaro Martínez was the team’s leading scorer, aiding crucial wins like the important victory against city rivals AC Milan late in the season. The squad’s unity and experience were seen as critical to their success. Overall, Hakan Çalhanoglu has scored 10 goals and registered 15 assists in 182 games for Inter Milan.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR INTER AND ÇALHANOGLU?

Inter will start preseason training with their next match against Torino in the Serie A opener, a significant game for both teams as Torino has lost their starting goalkeeper to Napoli earlier today and Inter will want to reclaim the title they won 2 seasons ago. Inter aims to maintain their domestic dominance and have a strong Champions League showing. With Çalhanoglu and Lautaro Martínez now united, fans and club officials hope the team stays focused and free from internal distractions. Their closest Serie A competitors, Napoli who won the league and Atalanta and Juventus, finished just a few points behind last season, setting the stage for another competitive title chase.