Fenerbahce President Drops Bombshell Revealing Inter Milan Star’s Confession: “Would Like To Play For Fenerbahce” | OneFootball

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc dropped a bombshell when he announced Hakan Calhanoglu told him he was ready to leave Inter Milan for Istanbul.

According to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu via FCInterNews, Koc revealed the 31-year-old’s shocking confession.

Rumors surrounding Calhanoglu’s future have been swirling for weeks.

Indeed, reigning Super Lig holders Galatasaray were keen to sign the Turkey captain.

However, they failed to find an agreement with Inter.

Despite Galatasaray’s readiness to offer Hakan Calhanoglu substantial wages, they had no intention of meeting Inter’s demands.

For context, they were ready to hand the former AC Milan midfielder a lucrative contract worth €10 million net per season.

Meanwhile, they deemed Inter’s €35m asking price excessive, hoping to close a deal at €10m instead.

Therefore, the clubs were never likely to reach an agreement.

Just as talks linking Calhanoglu to Galatasaray started to fade away, Fenerbahce have entered the frame.

Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu Wants to Join Fenerbahce

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc held talks with Calhanoglu to learn his wage demands and Inter’s request.

Indeed, Jose Mourinho’s men are seemingly willing to challenge their arch-rivals for the playmaker’s signature.

Moreover, they may even beat Galatasaray’s offer.

“President, if you accept my salary, I would like to play for Fenerbahce,” Calhanoglu reportedly told Koc.

For now, it’s uncertain whether Calhanoglu really said those words.

However, the player’s silence amid wild transfer talks only adds to the speculation surrounding his San Siro fate.

Furthermore, Koc’s revelation added an unexpected twist to the ongoing saga.

As for Inter, they must prepare for every scenario.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu’s men have already identified several potential candidates to replace the Turk.

Atalanta’s Ederson has emerged as a dream target, but his price tag is outside Inter’s reach.