Hakan Çalhanoğlu is used to questions about free kicks, penalties, and his role in Inter’s midfield. Recently, however, the conversation in the Nerazzurri dressing room has taken a more personal turn. The Turkish international has undergone a hair transplant.

The 32-year-old confirmed he had the procedure at Cosmedica Clinic , where Dr Acar treated him. Rather than hiding the decision, Çalhanoğlu has taken the jokes from both teammates and opponents in good humour, including one from Luka Modrić.

“Yes, I got a hair transplant,” Çalhanoğlu told Italian media. “My teammates, and even Modrić the other day in the derby, tease me about it. But I’m fine with it. I feel great.”

It is a typically relaxed response from a player who has become increasingly comfortable in the spotlight. On the pitch, Çalhanoğlu remains one of Inter’s most recognisable figures, known for his powerful right foot, penalty expertise and ability to influence matches from midfield.

Away from the field, themidfielder’ss appearance has also attracted attention. According to details released by Cosmedica, the treatment focused mainly on the hairline, with additional work carried out on a small section of the crown.

The clinic said the procedure involved approximately 4,500 available grafts and used the DHI Micro Sapphire technique. The treatment combines individual follicle extraction with implantation designed to control the direction, depth and angle of each graft.

The aim was to create a fuller hairline while maintaining a natural appearance. This was particularly relevant for Çalhanoğlu, whose face is regularly seen on television, in interviews and across social media.

The operation took place on July 5, 2026.