Hakan Çalhanoğlu Set to Leave Inter Milan Amid Teammate Dispute

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu is reportedly on the verge of departing the club this summer following a high-profile clash with teammate Lautaro Martínez. The €40 million-rated Turkish international, a key figure in Inter’s midfield since joining on a free transfer in 2021, has attracted interest from Manchester United and Fulham after a public spat that has unsettled the squad.

The conflict, which erupted after Martínez’s critical comments about certain players’ commitment, appears to have singled out Çalhanoğlu, who responded by expressing frustration over the divisive remarks. Sources indicate Inter is now open to negotiations, a shift from their previous stance of deeming him non-transferable. The 31-year-old’s exit comes despite his significant contributions, including a pivotal role in the team’s 2022-23 Serie A title and their recent Champions League final appearance, where they fell 2-0 to PSG in May 2025.

Çalhanoğlu’s career stats—115 Bundesliga appearances with 28 goals at Bayer Leverkusen and 49 goal contributions in 157 games for Inter—underscore his value. The move could mark a turning point for Inter, as they navigate the fallout and prepare for the upcoming season.