Hakan Çalhanoğlu Inter Contract Talks
Inter midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu addressed his expiring contract after a 2-0 Serie A victory against Como on November 9, 2026,, Hürriyet reported.
Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram scored the goals that secured the win for the hosts at the San Siro.
The Turkey international started the match and played 80 minutes in central midfield. Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle, the 32-year-old midfielder discussed his performance and the team’s collective hunger. “Today and in the Feyenoord match, we played much better compared to the Milan match,” Çalhanoğlu said in comments published by Fanatik.
DAZN Post-Match Reaction
When questioned about his future and the ongoing negotiations to extend his stay in Milan, Çalhanoğlu urged supporters to remain calm. “I was expecting this question,” Çalhanoğlu told DAZN, according to beinsports.com.tr.
“I’m calm, I do my job, I love my teammates. I’ve been here for 5 years and we’ve won a lot together. Both sides are calm, we’ll see what happens. There’s no need to blow this out of proportion, everyone be calm.”
🚨 Hakan Çalhanoğlu has given #Inter priority to renew his contract if an agreement can be reached, but the midfielder has admirers in Italy. Particularly, Cesc Fàbregas of Como appreciates him. 🇹🇷 [@fcin1908it via @GuarroPas] pic.twitter.com/dlH9LI5MRn
The experienced playmaker’s current deal runs out at the end of the 2026-27 season. Calcio Mercato reported that Çalhanoğlu wants a two-year extension close to his current annual salary of 6.5 million euros, as noted by beinsports.com.tr. Meanwhile, club directors plan to offer a 1+1 year structure featuring a lower base salary tied to performance bonuses.
Oaktree Wage Policy
Inter owners Oaktree maintain a strict salary policy for players over the age of 30, according to Goal.com. The strategy favors short-term agreements of roughly one year alongside reduced base wages connected to appearance milestones and goal incentives.
Club officials intend to highlight the midfielder’s recent injury history from the past two seasons during negotiations, aiming to reduce his fixed salary to roughly half of his current earnings, Goal.com reported.
Despite the financial adjustments, Inter remains open to maintaining a high total compensation package through performance-based add-ons linked to individual and team achievements. Management representative Baccin is working to bridge the gap with club ownership regarding a two-year commitment, Goal.com added.
Transfer Market Interest
Uncertainty surrounding the renewal talks has prompted speculation regarding potential destinations for the Turkish star. Fenerbahçe maintained strong interest during previous transfer windows, while Juventus and Como emerged as recent possibilities in media reports, according to Fanatik and beinsports.com.tr. Çalhanoğlu has made 13 appearances across all competitions in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring three goals, according to Fanatik.
🚨 Hakan Çalhanoğlu has told his agents he wants to RENEW with #Inter, despite interest from clubs such as Como and Juventus. 🇹🇷 The midfielder wants a two-year deal. Dario Baccin will speak to the club and formalize an official offer. 🤝 [@SkySport via @DiMarzio] pic.twitter.com/BtTYhJ9Om6
Questions About Hakan Çalhanoğlu's Contract and Potential Transfers
When does Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s contract with Inter expire?
His current contract is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the 2026-27 football season, as reported by Hürriyet.
What are Inter’s financial conditions for a renewal?
Inter’s ownership under Oaktree favors short-term deals with reduced base wages and performance-based bonuses tied to appearances and team success, according to Goal.com.
Which clubs have been linked with the midfielder?
Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe monitored the player across multiple transfer windows, while Juventus and Como also surfaced as potential landing spots in recent reports, according to Fanatik and beinsports.com.tr.
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