Serie A: Inter Milan announces contract extensions for Bastoni and Calhanoglu

Inter said that Turkey captain Calhanoglu, 29, had signed a new deal until 2027 while defender Bastoni had extended his contract to the following year.

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona is challenged by Alessandro Bastoni and Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Internazionale and FC Barcelona. | Photo Credit: Marco Luzzani/ Getty Images

Inter Milan announced on Wednesday contract extensions for Alessandro Bastoni and Hakan Calhanoglu, two key players in the Serie A club’s run to last season’s Champions League final.

In two short separate statements, Inter said that Turkey captain Calhanoglu, 29, had signed a new deal until 2027 while defender Bastoni had extended his contract to the following year.

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Italian media report that Bastoni has increased his salary to 5.5 million euros ($6 million) a season.

Calhanoglu moved to Inter from local rival AC Milan as a free agent two years ago and starred in midfield last term, with six goals and three assists in 49 appearances over all competitions.

Italy international Bastoni, 24, has become a fixture on the left side of Inter’s three-man central defence and played 46 times in an eventful campaign.

Inter, which has signed France forward Marcus Thuram and Davide Frattesi this summer, finished third in Serie A and some 18 points behind champion Napoli.

However it took part in a thrilling Champions League campaign, thumping Milan in the last four before being narrowly defeated by Manchester City in Istanbul.