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Calhanoglu set to stay as Inter fend off Galatasaray interest in 31-year-old midfielder

July 10, 2025

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Calhanoglu set to stay as Inter fend off Galatasaray interest in 31-year-old midfielder

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Reports on Wednesday evening indicate that Hakan Calhanoglu is set to stay on with Inter, who have successfully fended off interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Reports Calhanoglu set to stay with Inter

Galatasaray had been exploring a move to bring the 31-year-old Turkey international back to his homeland after an eight-year spell in San Siro, with four seasons at both Milan and Inter.

Representatives from Galatasaray have been in Italy this week to discuss potential deals for both Calhanoglu and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan in Istanbul.

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) — MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, after a meeting between the Nerazzurri and Galatasaray on Wednesday, it has become clear that there are no conditions in place for Calhanoglu to move between the two clubs as things stand.

Reports earlier in the week claimed that Inter were standing firm with their valuation of €30m. Reports on Tuesday suggested that if Galatasaray were not able to offer a €30m fee, then Calhanoglu would not be sold.

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Mehdi Taremi (C) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) — MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates Mehdi Taremi (C) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter had also made it clear that they wanted a swift resolution to the matter, and that the player had until the end of the month to make a decision if he were to leave.

Di Marzio reports that Galatasaray’s pursuit is now considered over, and that Calhanoglu is set to remain an Inter player for the 2025-26 season as things stand.