<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/inter/">Inter Milan</a>’s turbulent 2024–25 campaign suffered another crushing setback, this time with a shock elimination at the hands of Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. In the aftermath of the defeat, captain <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/lautaro/">Lautaro Martínez</a> and club CEO Giuseppe Marotta didn’t hold back—sending a clear message to one of their own: “If you don’t want to be here, please leave.”



After a shaky group stage, Inter faced Fluminense in the round of 16 at Bank of America Stadium. The Brazilian side stunned the Italian giants with a 2–0 win, sparking frustration from Martínez, who directly addressed internal issues and called for stronger commitment within the squad.



“I’m the captain and I want to stay at the top. I want to fight for the most important titles. I saw things I didn’t like. We need players who want to be here. We need the right mentality. Whoever wants to stay, should stay. If not, please leave,” Martínez said in a post-match interview with DAZN.



<h2>Marotta reveals the name</h2>



While Lautaro declined to name names when asked whether his comments were aimed at a specific teammate, club CEO Giuseppe Marotta was more direct. In a separate post-match interview, Marotta praised the captain’s leadership before identifying <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/hakan-calhanoglu/">Hakan Calhanoglu</a> as the player in question.



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“I would say that Lautaro’s comments are very emotional and meaningful—he’s the captain and he wants a sense of belonging. But I’ve always said it: when a player says they want to leave, the door is wide open. He didn’t say it, but I will—this is about Calhanoglu.”


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Marotta clarified that the Turkish international hasn’t formally asked to leave, but acknowledged the situation remains fluid: “But we shouldn’t crucify Calhanoglu; we’ll talk with him. For now, there’s no basis to part ways, but if that changes, we’ll do it without any problems.”



Calhanoglu started the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, playing 70 minutes. However, after recovering from injury ahead of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/club-world-cup/">Club World Cup</a>, he was left off the bench entirely in back-to-back games—first against River Plate, then Fluminense.



Inter wrap up the 2024–25 season having lost the UCL final, fallen short in the Coppa Italia semifinals, and surrendered the Serie A title on the final day. With Simone Inzaghi departing to Saudi Arabia and Cristian Chivu stepping in as head coach, a major rebuild now looms for the Nerazzurri.

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Bayern Munich have landed the first blow of the summer transfer market, beating Chelsea to the signing of Michael Olise.



According to multiple sources, Olise has chosen Munich as his next destination, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/chelsea-trying-to-fight-off-rivals-to-sign-palace-star-olise/">turning down lucrative offers from fellow English clubs</a>.



Michael Olise’s career trajectory has been impressive. The 22-year-old winger began his youth career at Chelsea; before moving to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a> and eventually making his senior breakthrough at Reading. 



He joined <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/crystal-palace-tv-schedule">Crystal Palace</a> in 2021, where he quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout young talents. Last season, despite an injury-hit campaign, he managed to score ten goals and provide six assists in just 19 appearances; highlighting his potential and effectiveness on the field.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a>, in particular, showed considerable interest in bringing the Frenchman back to Stamford Bridge. 



The club even reportedly held talks with Palace and even offered a competitive financial package to the player. 



However, the financial elements of Olise’s contract demands, which included a release clause of around $75 million, proved to be a stumbling block for the Blues. 



Ultimately, Chelsea deemed the deal financially unfeasible and withdrew from the race as it didn’t fit within their wage structure.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/man-utd-targeting-palaces-michael-olise-as-ratcliffe-era-begins-20240103-WST-481100.html">Manchester United</a> and Newcastle also expressed strong interest in Olise. Yet, Bayern Munich’s allure, coupled with their willingness to meet Crystal Palace’s financial demands, allowed them a free run to secure the winger’s signature. 



<a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1804506436195495981" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sky Germany</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582013/2024/06/21/michael-olise-bayern-munich-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a> indicate that Bayern have reached an agreement to sign Olise for a fee of $64 million, including add-ons.



<h2>Third player from London clubs to leave for Bayern</h2>



For the Bavarians, bolstering their attack was a primary objective in this summer’s transfer window. 



The potential acquisition of Michael Olise aligns with their strategy of integrating young, dynamic talent into their squad. 



Olise’s versatility and ability to operate effectively on the wings make him a valuable addition to Bayern’s attacking arsenal. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="800" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240622_WST_512887_imago1046574176h-1200x800_ca16de8a.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" alt="" class="wp-image-512905" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/imago1046574176h-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/imago1046574176h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/imago1046574176h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/imago1046574176h-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/imago1046574176h-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Bayern Munich also want to bring Hakan Calhanoglu back to the Bundesliga</figcaption></figure>



His decision to join Bayern Munich underscores the club’s attractiveness to top-tier talent and their ambition to maintain dominance in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/bundesliga-tv-schedule/">Bundesliga</a> and compete fiercely in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">UEFA Champions League</a>. Moving to the Allianz Arena is a significant step in the 22-year-old’s career. 



The winger is expected to sign a contract that will keep him at in the Bundesliga until 2029. This long-term commitment reflects both the club’s belief in Olise’s potential and the player’s confidence in the project’s direction under new head coach Vincent Kompany. Olise follows in the footsteps of other prominent players like <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/harry-kane-reiterates-his-desire-to-retire-in-nfl-20240115-WST-483576.html">Harry Kane</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/short-reunion-with-kane-bayern-may-part-ways-with-dier-20240224-WST-491543.html">Eric Dier</a>, who have moved from London to Bavaria in recent times.



<h2>Another strong player to follow suit?</h2>



In addition to pursuing Olise, Bayern Munich have also been linked with Inter Milan’s midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. 



<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fc-bayern-kommt-dieser-em-superstar-ueberraschender-name-diskutiert-6675aedd6e2b4647e883f98c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bild</a> suggests that Vincent Kompany’s side are also in advanced talks with Calhanoglu, who has had a stellar season with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/inter-milan-tv-schedule/">Inter.</a> 



The Turkish international, known for his playmaking abilities and scoring prowess, would add significant depth and creativity to Bayern’s midfield.



The 30-year-old, who was born and raised in Germany, has expressed interest in returning to the Bundesliga,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trtspor.com.tr/haber/futbol/hakan-calhanoglu-bayern-munihe-cok-yakin-19028569" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TRT Sports</a> claim. The midfielder’s current contract with the Nerazzuri runs until 2027, but Bayern’s financial strength makes a potential deal feasible. 



A four-year deal with a base salary of €8 million and annual incentives is reportedly on the table, <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-bayern-serio-su-calhanoglu-contratto-gia-pronto-i-dettagli-il-turco-ha-appena-rifiutato-un-offerta-araba-957633" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter News</a> add. Inter, having signed Calhanoglu on a free transfer stand to make a substantial profit if the deal goes through.



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