Serie A pacesetters Inter Milan are reportedly reluctant to part ways with standout midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu at the end of the season.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the San Siro giants are ready to run the risk of losing the 32-year-old on a free transfer next summer.
With just over a year left to run on his current contract, Hakan Calhanoglu is facing an uncertain future at the club.
Despite his decisive exploits in the second half of the season, the former AC Milan ace has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.
Meanwhile, Turkish Super Lig leaders Galatasaray have reportedly earmarked the Nerazzurri stalwart as their top target for the summer.
Inter Milan Ready to Keep Hakan Calhanoglu Even Without Contract Extension
Cristian Chivu has heavily relied on the skilled playmaker this term.
Indeed, Calhanoglu has been Inter’s best-performing midfielder, racking up 12 goals and seven assists across 30 competitive appearances.
Moreover, he has virtually single-handedly overhauled a two-goal deficit in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia triumph over Como.
Calhanoglu’s second-half brace, coupled with a last-gasp assist for Petar Sucic, fired the Nerazzurri into the title-deciding fixture.
As such, it’s no wonder that the 20-time Italian champions are keen to keep the Turkey captain at the club for at least one more season.
