Has Inter changed pace? Because there is a passage in the interview of Hakan Calhanoglutoday at Corriere dello Sportwhich makes it clear how things have changed slightly at the Nerazzurri. “There were the European Championships and until they were over my agent didn’t tell me anything. Then he called me telling me that there were these options. I stopped him immediately and told him without hesitation: “Talk to Inter, not with me, I’ll only do what they want.”
Despite the Turk’s declaration of love for the Nerazzurri, there is a question of opportunity. Inter could have chosen to monetize – handsomely – the sale of the Turk, who is 30 years old and therefore unlikely to be valued as he was last summer. Furthermore, Calhanoglu arrived on a free transfer, so the capital gain, as for Onana, would have been practically complete. Instead, the Milanese decided to stay. In other conditions, especially last summer with Suning, Calhanoglu would have been sold for budgetary reasons. Probably right too. Instead Oaktree wants to invest and has the possibilities, trying to keep the team as competitive as possible, not only in Serie A.
These are the other words of Hakan Calhanoglu. “I can’t help but thank this club and the people who are part of it. They have always helped and supported me. In particular Ausilio. He was very important for me, both on a sporting and personal level. He gave me confidence and made me understand that I could be an important player for Inter. And so it was. This is why Inter will always decide for me.”