💥 Civil war at Inter Milan: Çalhanoğlu hits back at Lautaro | OneFootball

After Inter Milan’s elimination at the hands of Fluminense in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup, Hakan Calhanoglu broke his silence to respond to public criticism from Lautaro Martínez and president Giuseppe Marotta.

Despite being injured and unable to play, the midfielder stated that his presence in the United States was an act of commitment to the team.

Calhanoglu explained that a muscle injury was the reason for his inactivity and rejected any insinuation of a lack of commitment. “I wanted to be close to the team and support from the sidelines,” he said.

He also regretted the divisive words that emerged after the match and called for unity. “True leadership is about supporting your teammates, not looking for someone to blame,” he stated.

The player also denied any intention of leaving the club, assuring that he has turned down significant offers to stay at Inter.

With this statement, Calhanoglu attempts to clear his image and reaffirm his commitment to the club, at a time when the squad is experiencing obvious internal tension that management will have to address to restore cohesion.

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