Transfer rumour dey everywhere this summer, and one name wey pop up recently na Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Reports bin dey fly say the Turkish midfield maestro fit make a return back to Turkey before the window close.
But the 31-year-old don finally clear the air. For recent interview, Çalhanoğlu talk say him no get plans to leave Inter Milan anytime soon. Him words be like cold water for hot rumour.
“I Wan Stay”
Plenty Turkish clubs — including Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe — don reportedly dey eye Hakan for possible return to Süper Lig. After all, the guy don spend many years abroad, and fans for Turkey dey always dream say dem stars go come home.
But Çalhanoğlu talk say:
“I’m happy at Inter. I feel respected here. I’m not thinking about leaving. My focus is 100% on the team and winning more trophies.”
That one clear like daylight. No back and forth. The man dey stay put.
Love Weh E Get for Inter
Since Çalhanoğlu waka from AC Milan go Inter for 2021, e don become one of the most important players for the team. Even though plenty people criticize the move that time, he shut everybody up with him performance.
He no just adapt — he thrive.
Under Simone Inzaghi, Çalhanoğlu don play both as attacking midfielder and as deep-lying playmaker. Him ball control, set-piece delivery, and long-range passing dey always give Inter balance for midfield.
Last season alone, he score 13 goals and provide 3 assists, including crucial Champions League and Serie A matches. He even collect praise from fans and pundits for how him dey dictate game tempo.
Man Wey Like Trophies
One thing Çalhanoğlu go no wan joke with na winning culture. Since e enter Inter, dem don win:
- Serie A
- Coppa Italia
- Supercoppa Italiana
- Reach Champions League final in 2023
If he go Turkey now, e go hard to see that kind level of competition and chance to fight for European glory. And with Inter squad still strong, Hakan sabi say the team still fit win more. Why go waka?
Pressure From Home?
Even though him dey ball for Italy, Çalhanoğlu still dey wear national team jersey with pride. And some Turkish fans believe say make he come back home to finish career.
But the pressure no dey too strong now. He still dey on top him game. Unlike players wey don slow down, Çalhanoğlu still be starter for club and country.
So unless Inter push am out (which dem no dey plan), no need to rush come home.
Final Yarn
Transfer window dey always bring drama, but for this one, Çalhanoğlu don put everything to rest.
Him dey focused, motivated, and ready to help Inter chase more success this season. At 31, he still get plenty football left, and for now, Italy na still him home.
So for Turkish clubs wey dey dream, dem go wait small. For Inter fans, dem fit smile — their midfield general no dey go anywhere.