Hakan Çalhanoğlu at the negotiating table with Inter for a return to Fenerbahçe
National football player Hakan Çalhanoğlu plans to hold talks with Inter to lower his transfer fee in order to join Fenerbahçe.
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Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whom Fenerbahçe wants to add to its squad, has expressed his desire to return to Turkey and will sit down with Inter to negotiate a reduction in his transfer fee. It has been learned that in his meeting with the yellow-navy club's president, Ali Koç, Çalhanoğlu said, "I want to return to Turkey; if you reach an agreement with the club, there is no problem."
TRANSFER TALKS CONTINUE
Following the 20 million Euro offer Ali Koç presented to Inter, it is stated that the Italian club is demanding 30 million Euro. It is suggested that if a middle ground is found, the transfer could be concluded in a short time. It has also been reported that head coach Jose Mourinho has given his approval for this transfer and that the Fenerbahçe captaincy has been offered to Çalhanoğlu.
GALATASARAY IS ALSO IN THE RACE
It is known that Galatasaray is also interested in the 30-year-old player but has been unable to reach an agreement with Inter. This situation is increasing the competition between the arch-rivals and creating excitement among Fenerbahçe fans.
SIGNS FROM THE COMMUNITY
A social media post by former Fenerbahçe player Serhat Akın and a message from congress member Lawyer Serkan Sarıyaprak have fueled the transfer rumors. The fact that presidential candidate Hakan Bilal Kutlualp retweeted these posts also drew attention.
ÇALHANOĞLU'S PERFORMANCE LAST SEASON
Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who played in 47 official matches for Inter last season with 11 goals and 8 assists, impressed with his performance. The experienced player has a contract with his club until 2027.