"The Calhanoglu deal was certainly one of the best, considering the quality of the players. He was in a peculiar situation at Milan, but he came to Inter to remedy a dire situation: Eriksen's. In 48 hours, we took advantage of the situation. Now we're enjoying having him."
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio explained how the club rapidly acquired Hakan Calhanoglu from AC Milan in 2021 within a 48-hour window. Calhanoglu's transfer to the Nerazzurri proved transformative, as he transitioned from a playmaker role to the regista position under Simone Inzaghi. The move addressed a critical need following Christian Eriksen's departure. Despite initial controversy among Milan supporters who viewed the transfer as a betrayal to a city rival, Calhanoglu became instrumental in Inter's success, contributing to their 2023-24 Scudetto victory and earning his second star in a derby win.
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