With a view to the upcoming season, Inter has made a definitive decision regarding Hakan Calhanoglu: the Turkish midfielder will not leave and will remain with the Nerazzurri at least until the natural expiration of his contract, set for 2027. However, it is not ruled out that the story could continue beyond that date.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club made this decision for two main reasons. Firstly, of course, the numbers and performances on the pitch: thanks to his brace and assist for Sucic in the last Coppa Italia match against Como, the Turk currently has 12 goals and 7 assists in 30 total appearances this season.
Then, the opinion of Cristian Chivu, who has never hidden the fact that he considers him indispensable in midfield. What convinced him most was the promise of absolute centrality from the new coach, despite the summer tensions that arose after the strong statements by Lautaro Martinez following elimination from the Club World Cup.
From here, the negotiations for a contract renewal could even begin, something that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. The current agreement, worth 6.5 million net, expires on June 30, 2027, but it is not excluded that, in the end, Hakan may also decide to extend his bond with the Nerazzurri colors.
