Calhanoglu recalls feeling of winning the Scudetto against Milan: 'A gift from god'

Hakan Calhanoglu has been a key part of Inter’s Scudetto-winning campaign and he described the derby victory over AC Milan to clinch the title as a gift from god.

Milan lost 2-1 against Inter in the derby at San Siro last month, which meant that they won their 20th league title in the process. The damage was done with goals from the ex-Rossoneri defender Francesco Acerbi and the striker Marcus Thuram, who was believed to be close to joining Milan.

Fikayo Tomori’s late finish from close range halved the deficit but in truth Milan got what they deserved after another very questionable defensive performance, and after the game they had to watch their rivals celebrate.

As Radio Rossonera relay, Calhanoglu spoke to DAZN after the game and they recalled that he had always behaved in a professional manner despite the provocations at times from Milan.

“Thank you very much. Those who don’t know me don’t know what I’m like, I’m always calm and I always show respect. You never change, in friendship there are no colours,” he said.

“I also have a relationship with some Milan players and I have respect for them, if nothing comes from them it’s not a problem, it’s a closed page. I’m happy to be at Inter.”

The Turk was also interviewed by Inter TV and he was asked what his favourite moment of the season was, giving an answer with certainty.

“Definitely the match we won against Milan, we beat them away from home. I am a person who always believes, so I believe that it is a gift from god to have won the Scudetto in that match.”