According to SportMediaset, Calhanoglu spoke about his wonderful memories at Inter Milan.

Calhanoglu said: "I have many wonderful memories with Inter Milan. From my debut onwards, I felt the acceptance and affection of the Nerazzurri fans. They gave me a song of support that made the entire San Siro sing along. The best moment was winning the Serie A title with the second star after defeating AC Milan away from home in the Milan derby."
Speaking about the players he liked as a child, Calhanoglu said: "When I was young, I really liked Ronaldinho because he brought joy to everyone. Among the historic Inter Milan players, my favorite is Wesley Sneijder. I think our playing styles are very similar: technique, long-range shooting and precision."