Inter and Hakan Calhanoglu have officially opened negotiations over a new contract at Giuseppe Meazza, but unresolved financial terms mean the midfielder’s future carries significant weight for the club.
Formal talks at Giuseppe Meazza
Inter and Calhanoglu have formally started discussions over a new deal at Giuseppe Meazza. Calhanoglu’s current contract with Inter runs until June 2027, and under this agreement he currently earns around €6.5 million net per season.
In the ongoing talks, Calhanoglu is seeking a new two-year contract that matches the salary expectations of a top-tier player. Until an agreement is finalised, Calhanoglu’s long-term future at Giuseppe Meazza remains unresolved.
Wage structure and financial obstacles
Significant financial hurdles must be overcome before any deal can be finalised. Inter are actively looking to reduce the fixed portion of their overall wage bill, a strategy that directly affects how the club can structure a new contract.
Calhanoglu’s desire for remuneration in line with a top-tier player and Inter’s aim to reshape their wage structure make the numerical balance in negotiations more complex. The financial terms that remain unresolved are at the heart of the talks.
Public comments during Australia tour
During Inter’s pre-season tour of Australia in August, Calhanoglu publicly expressed his surprise at the lack of movement regarding an extension. This public remark came before formal negotiations were opened and highlighted his attention to the progress of a new deal.
Calhanoglu’s long-term future has been characterised as resting in the club’s hands, underlining the decisive role Inter hold in determining the outcome of the contract situation.
Fitness issues and added complexity
Calhanoglu has struggled with recent fitness problems, and minor injury setbacks have added another layer of complexity to Inter's financial considerations. These fitness issues are linked to the club’s assessment of risk within the framework of any new agreement.
With no agreement yet in place, Calhanoglu’s long-term future at Giuseppe Meazza remains unresolved, and the result of the negotiations will directly shape the next phase of his career.
