Facing doubts from the leadership, Hakan Calhanoglu must rebuild his standing and regain his place at Inter Milan.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 31-year-old has to make amends for his recent off-field controversies.

Trust is a fragile commodity.

However, Hakan Calhanoglu may need to learn this the hard way.

After Fenerbahce and Galatasaray failed to lure him to Istanbul, the Turk returns to San Siro to regain Inter’s confidence.

Hakan Calhanoglu Facing Uphill Battle to Win Back Inter Milan Trust

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MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Calhanoglu is no longer a popular figure at Inter.

Despite his undeniable quality, the deep-lying playmaker faces skepticism from teammates and fans alike.

Lautaro Martinez was vocal about his frustration after Inter’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup exit in June.

Furthermore, Beppe Marotta joined El Toro in his post-Fluminenese rant, pointing a finger at Calhanoglu.

Therefore, the Turkish star must work hard to rebuild relationships in the locker room.

Then, he must prove he deserves to wear the Nerazzurri shirt again.

It’s an uphill battle, but Calhanoglu has no one to blame but himself for being in such a hard spot.