Inter to push for Hakan Calhanoglu renewal despite player noise

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Hakan Calhanoglu has been vocal about his possible new deal at Inter and the Serie A giants have been growing keen on handing him a renewal this season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Calhanoglu and those around him sense that the Nerazzurri ownership has doubts about handing him one last, major deal at the club. This is why he has been showing signs of discontent in the dressing room and he fears he isn’t as important as he once was.

This led to an uneasy atmosphere but things are slowly starting to clear up. Inter have demonstrated their willingness to extend Calhanoglu’s contract beyond the current expiry of 2027.

They want to go down the same route as they did for Federico Dimarco but there is a growing feeling that the Turk won’t extend for the same wages. He currently earns €6.5 million per season and Inter’s plan is to offer a lower wage which will include bonuses and a fixed salary. The aim is to offer lesser guarantees as before, considering that Calhanoglu’s fitness has declined.

Contacts for discussions are expected soon and it is believed that an agreement will somehow be found down the line. The player is unlikely to accept any offers from other Italian clubs and his priority remains Inter.

Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN