Lautaro Martinez sends a strong message to Inter teammate Hakan Calhanoglu, saying anyone who doesn’t want to be at the club should leave.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has sparked controversy with his comments about teammate Hakan Calhanoglu, who is reportedly seeking a transfer to Galatasaray. Following Inter’s Club World Cup exit to Fluminense, Martinez expressed his frustration and seemed to direct a clear message at Calhanoglu.

“Anyone who wants to stay must stay, anyone who doesn’t want to stay here should leave,”. “We represent an important club and must challenge for important objectives.”

While Martinez didn’t mention Calhanoglu by name, his comments appear to be aimed at the Turkish midfielder, who has been linked to a move to Galatasaray. Calhanoglu was not part of the squad for the match against Fluminense due to injury.

Martinez emphasized the need for the team to be united and driven to achieve success, stating that the club must have a squad that is eager to challenge for titles. “We are here to give our all, but I saw many things I did not like,” he said. “I am captain, I am the leader of the group, so I have to speak up.”

The comments have sparked tension within the Inter squad, and it remains to be seen how Calhanoglu will respond to Martinez’s message.