New Inter Milan Boss Ready To Give Sought-After Youngster Major Role After Rejecting 13 Offers
Francesco Pio Esposito is seemingly on track to play a prominent role at Inter Milan under new manager Cristian Chivu.
Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri boss is eager to establish the 20-year-old as a major star.
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Fresh off a stunning breakout season at Spezia, Esposito is ready for his first Serie A campaign with Inter.
Indeed, the club has turned down as many as 13 offers for the sought-after youngster this summer.
Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Has Big Plans for Francesco Pio Esposito
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale faces the media during the Training/Press Conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 24, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by)
Francesco Pio Esposito has generated plenty of interest in Serie A and abroad.
In addition to Napoli, several top foreign clubs, including Ajax, had tried to sign the young gun.
However, Cristian Chivu has no intention of letting Esposito leave this summer.
Therefore, the Serie A runners-up have rejected all approaches, making him central to their long-term plans.
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Now, it's up to Chivu to find a place for Esposito in Inter's star-studded frontline.
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram remain the leading figures at San Siro.
But with Mehdi Taremi set to leave, Esposito could get more playing time than initially expected.
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