Inter Milan superstar Hakan Calhanoglu delivered a scintillating performance in Tuesday’s 3-2 Coppa Italia win over Como.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 32-year-old was decisive as the Nerazzurri overturned a two-goal deficit to reach the final.
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Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha fired Cesc Fabregas’ side 2-0 up in the opening 50 minutes of the game.
Though it looked like Inter would end their Coppa Italia journey at the penultimate hurdle, Hakan Calhanoglu had other ideas.
Indeed, the former AC Milan midfielder scored a brace beyond the hour mark to initiate Inter’s comeback.
Furthermore, he set up Petar Sucic for the late winner, helping the Nerazzurri qualify for their first cup final since 2023.
Hakan Calhanoglu Impresses in Inter Milan 3-2 Como Comeback
Calhanoglu’s match-winning performance could prove crucial as Inter seek their first domestic double since 2010.
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Moreover, the experienced playmaker soaked up the limelight as Inter’s standout performer in the absence of Lautaro Martinez.
However, his future at San Siro is hanging in the balance, with just over a year left to run on his current contract.
Still, yesterday’s showing perhaps best illustrated Calhanoglu’s importance to the team.
Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect Inter to offer their long-serving star a new deal soon.
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