Hakan Calhanoglusteering wheel of Inter from Milanissued a statement on Tuesday in which He replied to Lautaro Martínez and al chairman of the institution, Giuseppe Marotta. All this occurs within the framework of the elimination at the hands of Fluminense in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup 2025.
The early farewell to the finalist of the last UEFA Champions League began a Internal War in Inter.
After the game, Lautaro and Marotta talked about Calhanogu. The player did not play for injury and added to the rumors that place him in Galatasaray, plus the photos on a beach and the cryptic messages on social networks, aroused anger in his teammates.
Although Lautaro did not appoint his partner, Yes did the president In an interview that gave minute later.
In this context, Calhanoglu He did not remain silent and a statement went up on his social networks.
Calhanoglu replied to Lautaro and Moratta
The footballer took only a few hours to respond to the statements made by Lautaro, the team captain, and Moratta, the president of the institution.
“After the injury suffered in the Champions League final, I decided to go to the United States.
“Yesterday we lost. And it hurt. I lived it sadly, not only as a footballer, but as someone who really cares about this team. Despite the injury, immediately after the final whistle I called some of my colleagues to make them feel my support. Because when you worry, that’s what you do. But What struck me most were the words that came later. Hard words Words that divide, not that unite“He explained.
“Throughout my career I have never sought excuses. I have always assumed my responsibility. And in difficult times I have always tried to be a point of reference. Not with words, but with facts. I respect all opinions, even that of a partner, even that of the president. But respect cannot be unidirectional“.
“I have never betrayed this shirt. I have never said that I’m not happy at Inter. In the past I received offers, even very important, but I chose to stay. Because I know what this shirt represents. And I think my choices speak for themselves. I learned that the true leader is the one next to his teammates, not the one who looks for a culprit when it is easier to do so. I love this sport. I love this club. And I love these colors, for which I have given everything every day. “
“And the future? We’ll see. But The story will always remember those who gave their face. Not who raised the highest voice“.
Part of the message that Hakan çalhanoglu shared in his social networks, after the controversy due to the elimination of Inter ✍️
📌 It is in reference to President Marotta’s statements: “Lautaro’s message about players who don’t want to stay? He didn’t say it … but … pic.twitter.com/a0B06tlIDu
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