SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Calhanoglu: Inter 'not dying', Chivu like a brother
Inter's midfielder hits back at doubters after Champions League final loss, praising new coach's human touch.


H. Çalhanoğlu
player
Club
Inter
Trophies won
8 in 5 years
Champions League finals
2
What happened. Calhanoglu said everyone thought Inter were dying after the Champions League final, but the team has a strong mentality and responded by winning the domestic Double under new coach Cristian Chivu.
- Calhanoglu praised Chivu for caring about the person, not just football.
- He credited Inzaghi for bringing him to Inter and helping him grow.
- Inter's goal is to keep dominating Serie A this season.
“Everyone is thinking that Inter is let’s say dying, after what happened. But this team has a strong mentality.”
— Hakan Calhanoglu
Inter aim to continue their dominance in Serie A after winning the Double last season.
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