Lautaro Martinez criticizes Calhanoglu after Inter’s Club World Cup exit

Lautaro Martinez — Inter Milan’s captain — has signaled criticism toward his teammate Hakan Calhanoglu following the team’s defeat in the 2025 Club World Cup.

Last season’s Champions League finalists were eliminated in the round of 16 after suffering a 0-2 loss to Brazilian club Fluminense in a match held in Charlotte.

The situation was worsened by internal team turmoil — Turkish midfielder Calhanoglu openly expressed his desire to transfer to Galatasaray, even bringing up his four years of dedication wearing Inter Milan’s jersey.

“We need players who are fully committed to the team, not those thinking about other things,” Martinez told DAZN, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb.