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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star
Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star Hakan Calhanoglu will stay at Inter Milan next season despite being linked with a move to Fenerbahce. According to Fabrizio Romano via FCInterNews, the Canaries refused to make a concrete offer for the 31-year-old. Advertisement Though Fenerbahce's interest was genuine, Ali Koc never opened talks with the Nerazzurri. He held exploratory talks with Hakan Calhanoglu without Inter's consent. Yet, negotiations never took off as Fenerbahce decided to pull the plug on the pursuit. Why Fenerbahce Never Made Formal Offer for Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu 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) Advertisement Fenerbahce even leapfrogged Galatasaray in the race for the former AC Milan midfielder. However, after dealing with the player's agent, Gordon Stipic, they decided against contacting Inter. And the reason was quite simple. It had nothing to do with the money as the Canaries could've afforded Calhanoglu's €20 millon price tag. Instead, it was Jose Mourinho who called off the pursuit. Mourinho never saw Calhanoglu as an option for Fenerbahce, deeming him unfit for his tactics.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta Did Not Hold Transfer Negotiations With Fenerbahce For Midfielder But Breakthrough Could Soon Be Made
Suggestions that Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta held a video call to negotiate the sale of Hakan Calhanoglu with Fenerbahce president Ali Koc are thought to be wide of the mark. As reported in today's newspaper edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, and via Marotta did not hold a conference with Koc in an effort to secure the sale of the Turkish midfielder, but progress on a deal could be made this week. Similarly, the newspaper denies reports that the player himself has personally asked Inter to lower their demands of €30 million for him, with Fenerbahce currently only bidding €20m. Indeed, La Gazzetta dello Sport urged caution due to ongoing presidential elections at Fenerbahce and the publicity that securing a star player like Calhanoglu would bring to a successful candidate. However, the Milan-based outlet confirmed that Marotta's team met with Calhanoglu's agent, Gordon Stipic, on Saturday and talks with Fenerbahce could move forward this week. It is expected that whilst Inter are keen to hold out for €30m for the ex-AC Milan man, it is likely that the two clubs will meet in the middle for a €25m fee.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan & Turkey Megastar Drawing Closer To Fenerbahce Move, Video Call Between Clubs Coming Soon
Talks between Inter Milan and Fenerbahce for Hakan Calhanoglu are gaining momentum as the midfielder's exit looms. According to Turkish journalist Taylan Sedef via FCInterNews, the club chiefs will soon have a video chat to discuss the transfer. Fenerbahce's interest in Hakan Calhanoglu is developing rapidly. Despite only recently joining bitter rivals Galatasaray in the race for the 31-year-old, they're already in the front seat. Indeed, they've quickly leapfrogged the Rams Park outfit and could soon seal the deal with Inter. Inter Milan & Fenerbahce Set for Video Call to Discuss Hakan Calhanoglu Transfer Unlike Galatasaray, Fenerbahce are willing to negotiate the player's price tag. While the reigning Super Lig holders refused to meet Inter's demands, Jose Mourinho's side could at least come close. Indeed, Inter's €35 million asking price is well-documented. However, there's a feeling that the Nerazzurri would sanction the Turk's departure for €25m. Beppe Marotta and Ali Koc will discuss terms over the phone later this evening. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce will offer Calhanoglu around €6m net per season as well as the captain's armband. On the other hand, Inter must return to the market for a top-class replacement, with Ederson still a dream signing.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fenerbahce President Drops Bombshell Revealing Inter Milan Star's Confession: 'Would Like To Play For Fenerbahce'
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 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.
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Jose Mourinho's ugly first season in Turkey ends in anger as two ex-Premier League stars REFUSE to play in Fenerbahce's last game of the season and leave the club after goodbyes in the training ground kitchen
Two former Premier League stars refused to play for Jose Mourinho in Fenerbahce's final game of the season on Saturday. Fenerbahce faced Konyaspor at home in their last league game having secured second place in the table after failing to mount a significant challenge to Galatasaray in the title race. But two of their senior players missed the game, and it has now emerged that they made themselves unavailable to play. Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic were due to be given commemorative plaques after announcing that they will leave the club this summer, but they decided they did not want a ceremony at the stadium due to fears over fan unrest. Fenerbahce supporters showed their anger towards their players following a match earlier this month, and there were concerns the same could happen again on Saturday. Instead, Dzeko and Tadic opted to say their goodbyes in the training ground kitchen. The ceremony was attended by their team-mates, club president Ali Koc and vice-president Acun Ilicali. Sporting director Mario Branco and four coaches from manager Mourinho's team also bid farewell ahead of leaving the club this summer. Galatasaray held their own farewell ceremony at their stadium for departing stars Fernando Muslera and Dries Mertens on Saturday, leading to Fenerbahce fans reacting angrily to not getting the chance to say their own goodbyes to Dzeko and Tadic. Tadic subsequently released a statement to explain why he and Dzeko had not turned up to the stadium for the final game. The statement read: 'It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. 'The fans have always supported us. The way he said goodbye is not a problem for me. I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambiance is not very good at the moment. That's why it's better to be that way.' Fenerbahce beat Konyaspor 2-1 as they finished the season on 84 points, 11 adrift of Galatasaray. They end the campaign trophyless, while also waving goodbye to Dzeko and Tadic. Dzeko, who previously played 189 matches for Manchester City, finishes with 46 goals in 99 games for Fenerbahce. Ex-Southampton forward Tadic scored 29 goals in 109 appearances for Fenerbahce. Dzeko and Tadic failing to make a farewell appearance ends what has been a turbulent first season in Turkey for Mourinho. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was accused of making racist comments earlier this season after he claimed Galatasaray players were 'jumping like monkeys' when appealing for decisions to go in their favour. Mourinho denied the allegations, and Fenerbahce launched a lawsuit against Galatasaray as they leapt to their manager's defence. Mourinho was then hit with a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk following a feisty Istanbul derby in April. Earlier this week, Mourinho lashed out at Turkish reporters after his team were beaten 4-2 by relegation contenders Hatayspor. The Portuguese boss said: 'In the last seven years, I have played in two European finals. So in the past seven years I have played more European finals than the history of Turkish football together.' The 62-year-old may be proud of his past achievements, but it has been a difficult first season for him in a new country, and now he must prepare for life without Dzeko and Tadic following their abrupt departures.
