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Hakan Calhanoglu Emphatically Denies Inter Departure

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Amid intense speculation linking Hakan Calhanoglu with a move to Bayern Munich, the Inter midfield stalwart took to social media to laugh off such rumors. Away on international duty with Turkey, the 30-year-old sent a message of love and commitment to the Nerazzurri via his Instagram account.

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Inter Naming Ex-Lecce Captain Potential Hakan Calhanoglu Replacement

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Reigning Scudetto holders Inter have started preparing for life after Hakan Calhanoglu, who could depart for Bayern Munich after Euro 2024. According to Italian news outlet FCInterNews, the new Serie A champions have placed a watchful eye on Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

Calhanoglu once donned the red and black colors, but now a favorite among the Nerazzurri faithul, and playing a key role in eliminating Milan from the UCL.

Inter Furious as Star Player Goes Behind Their Back to Negotiate Exit

June 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A holders Inter are furious at Hakan Calhanoglu after finding out about secret negotiations between his entourage and Bayern Munich. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, clandestine talks between Gordon Stipic and the record-time German champions have caused fury within the Giuseppe Meazza hierarchy.

Gülesin scored 36 Serie A goals for Palermo and Lazio between 1950 to 1953. However, that record has been broken by Calhanoglu over for Milan and Inter.

Inter Rebuff Bayern Munich’s Opening Bid for Hakan Calhanoglu

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Hakan Calhanoglu might be keen to join Bayern Munich, but Inter have no intention of losing their midfield stalwart this summer. According to La Repubblica, the new Serie A champions have rebuffed the Germans' initial approach, making it clear they're unwilling to sell.

Inter lost a linchpin to the petrodollars last summer, Marcelo Brozovic, and Saudi Arabia targeted another one, Hakan Calhanoglu, but he resisted.

Inter Stalwart in ‘Advanced Talks’ With European Powerhouse

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter talisman Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over a shock return to the Bundesliga. A story first broke by German outlet Bild received further confirmation from Turkish reporter Ibrahim Kirkayak, who spoke directly to the player in the build-up to Turkey's Euro 2024 encounter against Portugal.

Preview: Sassuolo vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Saturday's Serie A action draws to a close at the Mapei Stadium as Sassuolo's survival hopes hinge on beating new champions Inter. Things are not looking pretty for the only side to have beaten Nerazzurri in the top-flight this season.

Serie A Spotlight: Calhanoglu at His Best, Pioli at His Worst & More

April 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

It was an uneventful weekend in Serie A, which started with plenty of promise but offered too little overall. Fans will not remember Gameweek 34 for long as stalemates and low-scoring matches rarely make for good reading in football.

As initially suspected, Marcus Thuram will miss some time, but he’s not at risk for the return leg of the Champions League clash versus Atletico Madrid.

Inter Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Nerazzurri Pay Price of Complacency

April 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

In a rare Serie A blunder this season, Inter let a narrow lead slip through their fingers twice as Cagliari held them to a 1-1 draw. An exciting contest at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza saw Simone Inzaghi's side struggle to create many scoring opportunities without their captain Lautaro Martinez.

Preview: Inter vs Cagliari – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Sunday's Serie A action caps off at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as runaway leaders Inter Milan entertain bottom-half Cagliari. The hosts are odds-on to take three points, but the visitors will be out to put up a fight amidst a fierce battle against relegation.

Inter bowed out on PKs against Atletico Madrid after a hard-fought contest where their lead was nullified. The outcome of the shoot-out wasn’t stunning.

Inter Undid by Particularly Poor Penalty Kick Takers

March 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter bowed out on PKs against Atletico Madrid after a hard-fought contest where their narrow lead was nullified. The outcome of the shoot-out wasn’t particularly stunning. The Nerazzurri have one of the best specialists, but their other options are less than stellar.

Lautaro Martinez delivered again in the Derby d’Italia, scoring his 13th Serie A goal of the season. He’s running away in the capocannoniere chart.

Inter Player Ratings vs Monza: Martinez Unplayable

January 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 One comment

High-flying Serie A leaders Inter picked mid-table Monza apart in a scintillating 5-1 victory at Stadio Brianteo on Saturday night. Simone Inzaghi's team maintained their near-flawless away league record (W8, D2) with a dominant display in Lombardy's mini-derby.

Inter won the ninth Coppa Italia of their history against Fiorentina, allowing governor Steven Zhang and coach Simone Inzaghi to boost their resume.

Inter Renaissance – Inzaghi Masterstrokes in Signings and Strategy

December 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Simone Inzaghi's future at Inter emerged as a subject of intense speculation last season as Nerazzurri bowed out of the Scudetto race at the halfway point. Fast forward half a year, the ex-Lazio head coach is one of Serie A's best-performing managers, worshiped by the fans and feared by his rivals.

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