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Inter Milan President Confirms Galatasaray Target ‘Has Not Asked Us To Leave’

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Toni Weeler  |  Last updated Jun 22, 2025 8:41 AM ET

Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta confirms that Hakan Calhanoglu “hasn’t asked to leave” Inter Milan despite Galatasaray links.

Marotta spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews. He addressed the rumours surrounding the Turkish international midfielder’s future.

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has been at the centre of transfer rumours recently.

Reportedly, Turkish champions Galatasaray are keen to sign the 31-year-old.

However, there has not been an offer to Inter yet. At least officially.

Rather, reports indicate that Galatasaray have been in direct contact with Calhanoglu and his representatives.

The Istanbul giants could aim to convince the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder on the move initially. Then approach Inter formally.

Marotta: “Hakan Calhanoglu Hasn’t Asked Inter Milan To Leave”

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta updated on the situation with Calhanoglu. “We’re in constant contact with him,” he said of the midfielder.

“I don’t see any discomfort or unhappiness at staying here on his part,” the Nerazzurri President insisted.

“From a professional standpoint, he’s shown great respect. We have absolutely nothing to reproach him for.”

Then, Marotta noted that “rumours are a typical part of the transfer market.”

“And then they’re magnified by the fact that we’re in this competition. And then other considerations revolve around that.”

But Marotta warned that the transfer rumours can become “specious.”

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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