Inter target Calhanoglu renewal by Christmas but wage remains sticking point

Inter target Calhanoglu renewal by Christmas but wage remains sticking point Inter and Hakan Calhanoglu are working towards a contract renewal, but they still need to agree on wages before he can sign. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb , both sides want to continue together, and an agreement could be reached by Christmas if the terms fall into place. The 32-year-old’s current deal runs until June 2027 and pays him around €6.5m net per season. MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Hakan Calhanoglu of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Calhanoglu’s Inter contract talks The renewal talks follow a tense few months. During Inter’s pre-season tour of Australia in August, Calhanoglu said he was surprised there had been no talks over an extension. He insisted he was still attached to Milan, Inter and the fans, but said his future was in the club’s hands. He was also reportedly worried that he was no longer seen as central to Inter’s plans, even though Cristian Chivu has backed him throughout and he remains key to the team. MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The main obstacle is money. Calhanoglu wants a new two-year contract with the salary of a top player. Inter, meanwhile, want to reduce the fixed part of their wage bill, especially for a player of his age who has had recent fitness problems. Talks are now open, and both sides will need to compromise to reach a deal.