News Focus
- Hakan Calhanoglu’s representative has travelled to Istanbul for talks with a potential Fenerbahce president
- The meeting involves Hakan Safi, who is running for office alongside Milan legend Paolo Maldini
- The Inter star famously supports Galatasaray, the bitter enemies of Fenerbahce
- Any transfer remains unlikely until Safi actually wins the club election
- Inter Milan hope to keep the midfielder after winning Serie A and the Coppa Italia
Turkish football fans are buzzing after reports that Hakan Calhanoglu might return home. The Inter Milan playmaker’s agent has reportedly landed in Istanbul to speak with Hakan Safi. Safi is currently campaigning to become the new president of Fenerbahce.
This news has shocked many supporters. Calhanoglu has always made it clear that he loves Galatasaray. These two clubs share one of the most heated rivalries in world football. Most people expected him to wear the Galatasaray shirt if he ever left Italy.
Safi is not yet in charge at the club. He is only a candidate for the position. He also has Paolo Maldini, the former AC Milan captain, helping with his campaign. Nothing can be finalised until after the election results.
Inter Milan are also keen to hold onto their key man. The team enjoyed a fantastic season, lifting both the league title and the domestic cup. Calhanoglu played a vital role in the centre of the park for these successes. The Italian giants will not want to lose him easily.