“We Want to Keep Him, He’s Under Contract” – Inter’s Piero Ausilio rejects Hakan Çalhanoglu to Fenerbahçe rumors

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has firmly responded to recent transfer speculation linking star midfielder Hakan Çalhanoglu with a move to Fenerbahce.

Ausilio made it clear that the club has no intention of selling the Turkish international, who remains under contract at San Siro.

Ausilio’s Strong Statement on Çalhanoglu

In his latest comments, Ausilio stated: “We want to keep Çalhanoglu, he’s under contract and I don’t believe those quotes [from Fenerbahçe] will have any consequences.”

The Inter director emphasized that Çalhanoglu is a key player for the Nerazzurri and has never asked to leave the club. This comes amid ongoing rumors fueled by Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safiwho recently announced personal agreements with Çalhanoglu and other big names ahead of the club’s elections.

Background on the Transfer Speculation

• Hakan Safi’s Bold Promises: The Fenerbahçe presidential candidate claimed talks with Çalhanoglu have been ongoing for two years and that personal terms are already agreed, conditional on him winning the election.
• Inter’s Position: Ausilio and the Inter hierarchy view the 31-year-old as fundamental to their squad. Despite reported interest from Turkish clubs (previously Galatasaray and now Fenerbahçe), no official bid has swayed Inter’s stance.

Çalhanoglu has been a vital creative force for Inter, contributing with goals, assists, and leadership in midfield. His experience and quality make him a player Inter are determined to build around.

What This Means for Fenerbahçe and the Elections

The latest comments from Piero Ausilio add another layer of uncertainty to Hakan Safi’s ambitious transfer plans, which also include Luis Suarez, Merih Demiraland Mason Greenwood. All proposed deals remain heavily dependent on the outcome of Fenerbahçe’s presidential elections.

Fenerbahçe fans are closely watching how these developments unfold, especially with the extraordinary general assembly generating massive excitement and debate.