With talks set for the spring and no intention of risking a contract stalemate, Inter are planning their next move around the Turkish midfielder
Hakan Calhanoglu remains a central figure in Inter’s present — and a key question mark for their future. Although the Turkish midfielder is currently sidelined with an injury and expected back in early February, attention around him has shifted from the pitch to long-term planning.
Recent rumors linking Calhanoglu to Galatasaray have not altered Inter’s position. Despite the Turkish club’s presence in Milan, the Nerazzurri have no plans to engage in discussions or entertain negotiations at this stage. Internally, the club prefers to keep control of the situation and postpone any decisive talks until the coming months.
Calhanoglu’s contract runs until 2027, but the spring is expected to be a turning point. Inter and the player are likely to open dialogue to understand whether their paths should continue together beyond the current season. What is clear is that Inter are unwilling to let a player of his stature approach the final stretch of his deal without a clear agreement in place.
A renewal would be warmly welcomed by the club. Calhanoglu continues to be viewed as a tactical cornerstone, just as he was under Simone Inzaghi and now under Cristian Chivu, who values his intelligence, leadership, and ability to dictate tempo from midfield.
If an extension cannot be agreed, Inter will be forced to consider alternative scenarios before the season draws to a close. Either way, the coming months are shaping up to be decisive — for both the club and the player — in defining whether this successful partnership will continue or come to an end.
