Inter Milan President Adamant Turkey Midfielder “Is Ours” Amid Persistent Galatasaray Speculation | OneFootball

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta is confident Hakan Calhanoglu will stay at San Siro despite continuous Galatasaray speculation.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Serie A League Assembly via FCInter1908, Marotta addressed this hot topic.

Calhanoglu’s future has been among the major talking points this summer.

Indeed, the 31-year-old has emerged as a concrete transfer target for Galatasaray.

Furthermore, the player has never tried to play down such rumors, fueling the Turkish club’s optimism.

On the other hand, Inter consider Hakan Calhanoglu a valuable first-team asset.

Therefore, they’ve slapped a significant €35 million price tag on his shoulders.

Meanwhile, the reigning Super Lig holders have refused to offer more than €10m.

As a result, negotiations between the clubs have stalled, boosting Inter’s chances of holding onto their star midfielder.

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Addresses Hakan Calhanoglu Future Amid Galatasaray Talks

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Asked whether there’s any news on Calhanoglu, Marotta replied: “No, he’s fully our player, so he’ll be back as soon as he’s called up.”

Then, he discussed Inter’s interest in Parma starlet Giovanni Leoni.

Wanted by Inter and Liverpool, Leoni is among Europe’s most highly-rated talents, hence a massive €40m price tag.

“He’s a good talent, but he belongs to Parma, not us,” Marotta stated.

In addition to several incoming deals, Inter are working on multiple departures.

Valentin Carboni is reportedly on the verge of joining Genoa on a season-long loan without a buyout option.

“Yes, the destination is right, with a great coach like Vieira,” Marotta confirmed.

Like Carboni, Sebastiano Esposito is on his way out.

However, the 23-year-old striker could quit the club permanently, with Fiorentina and Cagliari in the mix.

“We’ll see, we’ll see, soon, very soon,” Marotta was clear.

Finally, the Inter chief offered his verdict on Inter’s immediate future.

“Maximum optimism, absolutely,” he claimed. “We are Inter, so we must always look to the future with great optimism.”