Statement from Inter regarding Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Inter manager Cristian Chivu spoke about the status and injury of national team player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who has been linked with a transfer to Galatasaray. Expressing his satisfaction with Çalhanoğlu's commitment to the team, Chivu also addressed the transfer rumors.
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Inter, competing in the FIFA Club World Cup, will play their second match against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds. After drawing with Mexican team Monterrey in their first match, the Italian giants are aiming for three points this time.
Manager Cristian Chivu, who is facing his first major tests at the helm of the team, made exclusive comments to DAZN ahead of the match.
GALATASARAY CLAIMS
Speaking about Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who has been in the headlines due to reports of a potential transfer to Galatasaray, Chivu emphasized that the national player's place in the team is very important:
“He is one of the leaders of this team, and that is clear. Even when he is not on the pitch, the way he does his job and his attitude within the team make me happy. I always see him as someone who is fully integrated into the team.”
SHARED LATEST STATUS ON HIS INJURY
Providing information on the status of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who could not play in the first match of the FIFA Club World Cup due to injury, Chivu said, “He is a bit worried about his injury. But he is doing his best to recover.”
CAUTIOUS APPROACH TO TRANSFER RUMORS
Avoiding giving a definitive answer regarding the claims that the national footballer will return to Galatasaray, Chivu stated, “As for the transfer rumors, I haven't had time to talk to him, and I don't know what is true and what is false. From what I can see, he is focused on the team and the tournament. He is recovering to get himself ready and return to the pitch as soon as possible.”