Overview
- Calhanoglu rejoined full-team sessions at the Pinetina on Tuesday and is available for the upcoming Serie A match with Parma, though coaches expect to use him sparingly.
- Inter and coach Cristian Chivu are weighing whether to play Calhanoglu in one or both of the next fixtures, with the Champions League trip to Club Bruges seen as a more likely starting opportunity.
- The club told the player’s agents it is ready to propose a contract extension that lowers his fixed salary and shifts a larger share of pay into bonuses tied to appearances and availability.
- Calhanoglu’s recent durability record is central to the approach: reports tally about 11 muscle injuries since 2024/25, roughly 34 missed matches and about 211 days sidelined.
- Piotr Zielinski has stepped in effectively during Calhanoglu’s absences, and Inter’s short-term rotation choices will shape both on-field performance and whether the midfielder accepts the new pay-for-availability terms.