Inter intend to keep Hakan Calhanoglu despite Galatasaray interest
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Reports in Italy say Inter now want to retain Hakan Calhanoglu through the upcoming transfer window rather than sell him to Galatasaray. The midfielder's recent form and his importance to squad continuity are cited as key reasons.
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Attributed to Football ItaliaThursday’s reports claim that Inter are now inclined to keep midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu on board and that they are prepared to fend off interest from Galatasaray during the upcoming transfer window, as was the case last summer as well.
Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News and Content – Free Trial – Click Here Reports Inter want to keep hold of Calhanoglu until 2027 at least
Calhanoglu, 32, has just over a year remaining on his contract in San Siro, expiring in the summer of 2027. He has spent the last nine seasons playing in the city of Milan, the last five for the Nerazzurri.
The 104-time Turkiye international has, on several occasions, been linked with a move to Galatasaray, who reportedly saw bids for Calhanoglu rejected in the most recent summer and winter transfer windows.
With just over a year to go on his contract, and with Inter expected to overhaul their playing squad and potentially their tactical set-up as well this summer, there have been recent suggestions that Inter could finally allow Calahanoglu to leave for Galatasaray under the right financial circumstances this summer.
However, according to the latest updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport , this may no longer be the case. Perhaps it was his goal of the season contender during Inter’s 5-2 win over Roma in Serie A over the weekend that reminded the Nerazzurri that Calhanoglu still has plenty to offer.
Moreover, Inter also feel that Calhanoglu is a reliable midfield general, and one who can help maintain standards and some continuity if the team is to undergo a major overhaul this summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Cristian Chivu is keen for Calhanoglu to stay on with Inter, knowing that few players offer the same skillset as the Turkiye international. And those who do – Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez has been used as an example – would almost certainly be out of Inter’s price range.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Hakan Calhanoglu of Inter scores his team’s second goal while under pressure from Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Whether Calhanoglu signs a new contract with Inter, or decides to leave upon the expiry of his current deal in 2027 remains to be seen, but the current indications suggest that Inter do not want to lose him during the coming summer transfer window.
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What happened
Football Italia, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, reports that Inter are leaning toward keeping Hakan Calhanoglu despite renewed Galatasaray interest. The Turkey international has been repeatedly linked with a move, and Galatasaray reportedly had bids rejected in recent windows. With Inter expected to reshape parts of the squad and possibly adjust tactically this summer, the club now sees Calhanoglu as a valuable source of reliability and continuity. Coach Cristian Chivu is also said to favour keeping him because replacing his profile would be difficult and expensive.
Chance analysis
This matters because Calhanoglu remains one of Inter's main midfield controllers and set-piece threats, so keeping him would preserve technical stability during a likely squad transition. For football models, this reduces the probability of a disruptive midfield change at Inter and weakens the likelihood of Galatasaray landing a high-impact addition.
Likely positive for Inter's midfield stability and negative for Galatasaray's chances of signing the player this summer.
Treat this as a credible signal that Inter's midfield continuity is more likely than a summer exit for Calhanoglu.