"Calha-Brozovic, the midfield duel that is shaking up Inter. Barça, Real, and Chelsea are waiting.

The Inter team was unable to win the Italian league title last year due to various factors, including losing to their rivals in the derby, a slip-up against Bologna, a goal by Tonali at the Olimpico, and the Milan team's incredible form in the last few games. However, they also dropped points in games against Sassuolo, Genoa, Torino, and Fiorentina between the 26th and 30th matchdays, during which they missed their indispensable player, Marcelo Brozovic. Inzaghi tried everything to replace him - Gagliardini against Sassuolo, Vecino in Turin, and Barella against Fiorentina - except for one option: Calhanoglu. The Turkish player's invention as a regista has reshaped the midfield hierarchy and could affect the team's future transfer strategies.

The breakthrough with Calhanoglu began with the Barcelona game. Surprisingly, he played in front of the defense in the critical match against Barcelona at San Siro, which was a turning point in Inter's season after their defeat to Roma (where Asllani played in the same position) and a challenging start to the season. Calhanoglu scored the decisive goal and was named MVP. Inter had not won a game in 90 minutes without Brozovic since Conte's last league game, a 5-1 win against Udinese on May 23, 2021. Last year, they only managed to get two points in three Serie A matches and a hard-fought victory against Empoli in extra time in the Coppa Italia. Brozovic became indispensable and was to be kept at all costs, with a contract extension until 2026 - officially announced on March 23 last year - that was a sigh of relief. A year later, Calhanoglu has become the new irreplaceable player, and the midfielder (whose contract expires in 2024) must be secured at all costs.

During the current season, Inter has played 17 matches without Brozovic, resulting in 12 wins (one after extra time in the Coppa Italia against Parma), two draws, and three defeats. In six games where Brozovic came on as a substitute, Inter won four times. It seemed impossible to go without Marcelo for so many games, but Inzaghi managed it by reinventing Calhanoglu in front of the defense. It was a commendable move, made possible by Mkhitaryan's reliability as a central midfielder. Brozovic came on as a substitute in the Porto game, and some fans want him to return to his position as a regista in front of the defense. However, the current Brozovic is Calhanoglu, who was also named MVP in the last Champions League game. How can anyone think of moving the Turkish player from the position where he has showcased his best performance? This situation leaves all options open for the future, including the possibility of a potential transfer of the former Dinamo Zagreb player. His salary is 6.5 million euros net, and his profile is bound to attract the attention of big European clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Chelsea. If a significant offer arrives, given the club's need to monetize, it could be considered. The Calhanoglu move could change everything, but for now, it has relaunched Inter."