Hakan Çalhanoğlu denies 'high salary' claims

National star Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whom Galatasaray is making intense efforts to add to its squad, has reacted to reports claiming he "demanded a 12 million euro salary."

According to information reported by HT Spor, it was stated that Çalhanoğlu is quite uncomfortable with the allegations being made. In an assessment made to his inner circle, the experienced footballer said, "I have never made such a salary demand."

HE WANTS TO PLAY FOR GALATASARAY

It was stated that the 30-year-old footballer, who plays for the Italian Serie A team Inter, continues to have a desire to transfer to Galatasaray.

Despite attractive offers from Saudi Arabia, it was noted that Hakan Çalhanoğlu wants to continue his career in Turkey, specifically wearing the Galatasaray jersey.

NEGOTIATIONS ON TRANSFER FEE CONTINUE

The Galatasaray management continues its contacts with Inter regarding the transfer. While the Italian representative is demanding 30 million euros for the star player, the yellow-reds are trying to bring this figure down to the 15 million euro level.

Having started his career in Germany, Hakan Çalhanoğlu played for Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen, followed by Milan, and most recently, Inter.

News Source: 12punto