Calhanoglu: "Scudetto in the derby? It would be crazy. I remember Milan's celebrations"

Milan, 12 April 2024 - Hakan Calhanoglu, midfielder ofInter, was a guest on the show CBS Sports Golazo and his statements, in view of derby on April 22nd in which the Nerazzurri could become champions of Italy (in case of double victory against Cagliari e Milan) risk causing discussion again.

“Celebrating against Milan? It would be crazy"

"If we had to win the championship against Milan it would be crazy, it will be a very tough match but I hope more than anything it is one nice and fair game. And hopefully the celebrations will be peaceful because I remember as they had celebrated the Rossoneri in the past and therefore I want to stay calm". The reference is to 2021-22 championship, at the end of the first season with the Nerazzurri of the Turkish director after leaving the Devil on a free transfer. 

“Inzaghi has grown and with him so has the team”

Calhanoglu also talks about the growth of the team after the Champions League final lost last year against Manchester City. "We have grown as a team after the defeat in the Champions League final and then we have a good coach: it's not easy for him but we players make things easier for him - says the midfielder - Just as footballers improve over time, the same happens for coaches. Inzaghi is very open, he tries everything, now we play very well and I have to say that he and the staff are doing a good job."

The words on Galatasaray and Turkey

The part of the interview that caused the most discussion in Turkey is the one on the possible return to Galatasaray: "I'm honest, currently I don't see myself at Galatasaray. Staying in Europe has always been my goal, at the highest level possible because I know it Turkish Football League e I hope he does better of what has happened in recent months."

In the morning Calhanoglu returned to the topic with one partial reverse on social. "I have always given importance to honesty and at Galatasaray I have never hidden it love and respect I have. It is never possible for me to disrespect a club. What I said wasn't specific to one club, but to the football development of our country. Everyone knows what has happened in the last few months. It is clear that these events have a negative impact on the value of our brand", he specified.