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Calhanoglu pledges future to Inter, McKennie supports Juventus ahead of friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Calhanoglu pledges future to Inter, McKennie supports Juventus ahead of friendly

Summary

Hakan Çalhanoğlu expressed his commitment to Inter Milan ahead of a friendly against Juventus in Perth, asserting he only wants to stay with the club. Weston McKennie affirmed his loyalty to Juventus, seeking to win the Europa League to secure a return to the Champions League. The match marks the last clash between the clubs until 2027. Cesc Fabregas, serving as the Como coach, praised Inter and its star Lautaro Martínez while Juventus aims to impress in their upcoming showdown as they prepare to field players including Kerim Alajbegović.

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Status Watch

•Çalhanoğlu dismisses transfer rumors, vows to remain at Inter.
•McKennie emphasizes loyalty to Juventus amid derby preparations.
•Friendly between Juventus and Inter takes place in Perth.
•Cesc Fabregas praises Inter's dominance in Serie A.
•Juventus aims for strong performance before the regular season.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s papers: Calhanoglu commits to Inter, McKennie backs Juventus

What they're saying

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Italy’s front pages on Saturday are given over to a trio of big exclusive interviews, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Cesc Fabregas and Weston McKennie all taking centre stage, set against the “Derby d��...
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