Long-term Inter Milan man Hakan Calhanoglu could leave Giuseppe Meazza as a free agent at the end of the season. according to Gazzetta dello SportThe reigning Serie A champions are already in the market for potential replacements.
Hakan Calhanoglu He almost left Inter Milan in the summer of 2025. Galatasaray and Fenerbahce followed suit, aware that the player reportedly intended to return to his home country at the end of his career. However, Christian Chivu convinced the 32-year-old to stay at San Siro and it proved to be a huge success.
In fact, Calhanoglu was one of the most influential figures as Inter won their 21st Serie A title last season. In addition, the Turkish midfielder also continued the same style at the beginning of the 2026/27 season, scoring two goals in the first three league games.
However, Calhanoglu’s contract expires next summer and the Nerazzurri are ready for life with the skilful playmaker at the back. As such, they have earmarked Roma’s on-loan prospect Alessandro Romano as the Turk’s potential heir apparent.
Our thoughts on Inter Milan, Calhanoglu and Romano
Calhanoglu has been the core of Inter Milan’s midfield for many years, and replacing a player like him is not easy. However, he is about to enter the autumn of his career and Inter Milan cannot postpone the inevitable.
Romano, on the other hand, has quickly become one of the hottest prospects in Italian football this season. Since joining Cagliari from Roma this summer, the 20-year-old has secured a starting spot at Unipol Domus and scored the winning goal against Parma on his Serie A debut.
It’s also worth noting that Cagliari must buy Romano when his loan expires, meaning the young player’s future is effectively out of Roma’s control. So if Inter Milan do consider the Italian teenager as Calhanoglu’s long-term successor, they will have to deal with the Sardinians next summer.
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