Galatasaray Unwilling To Spend More Than €15 Million On Inter Milan Midfielder As Speculation Grows Over Potential Move | OneFootball

Galatasaray are ready to make another push for Hakan Calhanoglu this summer, but Inter Milan face a difficult negotiation, with the Turkish club unlikely to offer more than €15 million for a player who carries significant value on and off the pitch.

According to Tuttosport, via FCInter1908, the situation this summer could play out very differently from twelve months ago, when Galatasaray’s pursuit ultimately went nowhere.

Calhanoglu’s contract runs until 2027, but Inter must now decide how to handle a player whose future at the club is far from certain.

Calhanoglu Torn Between Inter Loyalty And Boyhood Club Dream With Galatasaray

The midfielder’s personal situation adds further complexity.

A lifelong Galatasaray supporter, Calhanoglu has always harboured a dream of playing for the Istanbul club before retiring.

On the other hand, he has built a life and a legacy at Inter and would not leave lightly.

Tuttosport are clear on Inter’s dilemma, raising significantly more than €15 million from Galatasaray will be very difficult, regardless of the player’s market value.

That financial ceiling creates a problem.

Inter paid nothing for Calhanoglu when he arrived from AC Milan, so any sale represents pure profit.

But accepting a fee well below his true worth would be a difficult pill to swallow for a club that has benefited enormously from his performances since 2021.