Calhanoglu offered captain’s armband at Fenerbahce

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In a new development in the Hakan Calhanoglu transfer saga, Italian sources report that Jose Mourinho is keen to acquire the Turkish midfielder for Fenerbahce. This comes amid strong speculation linking the player to their fierce rivals, Galatasaray.

Inter Milan is reportedly prepared to part ways with Calhanoglu, but only if a prospective buyer meets their valuation of at least €30 million.

Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball during a match
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

According to reports from Alfredo Pedullà of Caught Offside and Gazzetta dello Sport, Mourinho`s Fenerbahce has actively entered the race for the player, having already made a €20 million offer to Inter for the midfielder.

Fenerbahce offer Calhanoglu captain’s armband

Fenerbahce isn`t merely expressing interest in Calhanoglu; they appear determined to entice the 31-year-old by reportedly offering him the captain`s armband should he join the club this summer.

Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates with teammate Lautaro Martinez
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammate Lautaro Martinez after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 09, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

This news surfaced just a day after Inter`s sporting director, Piero Ausilio, reiterated that Calhanoglu had never expressed a desire to leave the club, despite ongoing discussions with Galatasaray.

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