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5 hours ago
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Teenage Sensation Won't Just Be ‘Fifth Striker' At Inter Milan Next Season
Teenage Sensation Won't Just Be 'Fifth Striker' At Inter Milan Next Season Francesco Pio Esposito won't just be the 'fifth striker' at Inter Milan next season. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. They report that the 19-year-old will get his share of playing time for the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Inter Milan have reportedly made a decision regarding the future of striker Francesco Pio Esposito. The young striker will not go out on loan against next season. Rather, he is set to remain a part of the Inter squad. The Nerazzurri feel that the teenager has shown enough in his performances at the Club World Cup. They believe that he is ready to start playing a role in the first team. Francesco Pio Esposito Won't Be The 'Fifth Striker' For Inter Milan SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco Pio Therefore he is. Moreover he would. However he is. It goes. It goes. sposito 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) And according to La Repubblica, Francesco Pio Esposito won't just be a backup in the squad to be used occasionally. Inter are keeping the 19-year-old in the expectation of him playing a significant role in the squad. Advertisement That means that Pio Esposito will get regular playing time. The Italy Under-21 international will enter the attacking rotations along with the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and new signing Ange-Yoan Bonny. Then, it is not yet certain whether Mehdi Taremi will be staying at Inter.
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Report – Lazio Turn Down First Inter Milan Offer For Italy Star
Report – Lazio Turn Down First Inter Milan Offer For Italy Star Lazio have reportedly turned down the first offer from Inter Milan for Italian international midfielder Nicolo Rovella. This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri offered €35 million plus midfielder Kristjan Asllani. Advertisement Inter Milan are eyeing up a move for Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella. The 23-year-old is a player who the Nerazzurri see as an ideal replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu. It is still uncertain whether Calhanoglu will stay or go. However, the strong interest from Galatasaray means that the Nerazzurri are bracing themselves for the possibility of having to replace him. And Rovella is a player who would offer a strong like-for-like replacement. Therefore, he would be the priority target in the event that Calhanoglu departs. Lazio Turn Down €35M + Asllani Offer For Inter For Nicolo Rovella TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Kristjan Asllani of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Convincing Lazio to part ways with Nicolo Rovella will not be easy, however. Advertisement The Italian international has a release clause in his contract worth around €50 million. And so far, the Biancocelesti have shown no sign of wavering in expecting that full amount. Inter, for their part, have put a bid of €35 million on the table, reports SportMediaset. And in addition, the broadcaster report, the Nerazzurri have also included Kristjan Asllani in the offer. The Albanian would be offered on loan, with a purchase option that could become an obligation under certain conditions. According to SportMediaset, however, Lazio have rejected this bid. They still only want the release clause for Rovella.
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8 hours ago
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Croatia Star ‘Revving Up The Engine' After False Starts At Inter Milan
Croatia Star 'Revving Up The Engine' After False Starts At Inter Milan Midfielder Petar Sucic has been 'revving up the engine' after a couple of early false starts with Inter Milan at the Club World Cup. This is the view in today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement The expectations have been high for Petar Sucic at Inter Milan. The 21-year-old midfielder only just joined the Nerazzurri from Dinamo Zagreb. And he has yet to really play at the level that he will at Inter. However, Sucic has impressed heavily in the last couple seasons for Dinamo. Moreover, the Croat has also looked up to the task in midfield for the national team. Petar Sucic 'Revving Up The Engine' For Inter Milan SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 23: Petar Sucic of GNK Dinamo passes the ball whilst under pressure from Samson Baidoo of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and GNK Dinamo at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by) In his first appearance for Inter, Petar Sucic came off the bench in the team's Club World Cup group stage opener against Monterrey. In truth, that performance showcased little of the Croatian international's best qualities. Advertisement Sucic looked hesitant, offering little in possession and not providing much of a defensive presence. Then, there were improvements in the 21-year-old's second substitute appearance of the tournament, against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds. Then, Sucic's display against River Plate was his best yet. The Croat assisted Francesco Pio Esposito for the decisive second half goal. This capped off a display that saw Sucic really start to take risks with the ball.
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Absolutely Outstanding – Inter Milan Teenage Sensation Breaks Out In FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate
Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito officially enjoyed his breakout match in the Club World Cup match against River Plate. Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, note how the 19-year-old was absolutely outstanding against the Argentine giants, well beyond just scoring his first senior goal for Inter. Advertisement There was one extremely notable name in the Inter Milan starting eleven against River Plate. That was Francesco Pio Esposito. The 19-year-old was making his first ever senior start for the Nerazzurri. And it would be fair to say that Pio Esposito made the most of this gigantic opportunity. He was the player who scored the goal that broke the deadlock in the decisive group stage match. Pio Esposito Breaks Out For Inter Milan SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco meanwhile. Therrfore. However. Therefore. 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) According to Tuttosport, though, the goal was far from the only thing that Francesco Pio Esposio gave Inter. For the entire first half, the teenage striker was the outstanding player for Inter. Advertisement Pio Esposito's physicality was crucial in the Nerazzurri staying in the game against a highly physical River Plate side. The 19-year-old's holdup play was impeccable. He allowed Inter to have a route up the pitch no matter how much River Plate turned the screw with their physicality. And Pio Esposito also showed great maturity. The teenage striker made the right decisions and never gave the ball away cheaply. This meant that when Inter got up the pitch, the attack always moved along swiftly.
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12 hours ago
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Quality Meets Physicality – Inter Milan Show New Identity Under Chivu In Rugged FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate
Quality Meets Physicality – Inter Milan Show New Identity Under Chivu In Rugged FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate Inter Milan are starting to show clear signs of a new identity with their Club World Cup group stage win over River Plate. Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, note how the Nerazzurri looked to use more aggressive physicality to get the best out of their technical quality in the 2-0 victory. Advertisement Inter Milan beat River Plate in their third and final match of the group stage of the Club World Cup. It was not an easy win for the Nerazzurri. But it was their most impressive performance of the three matches they've played under Cristian Chivu as coach. That win sets up a round of sixteen clash with Brazilian giants Fluminense. Inter Milan Show Clear Signs Of New Identity With Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez #10 meanwhile. Therefore. However. Therefore. Meanwhile. However. Therefore. Nevertheless. Therefore. of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) In the view of Tuttosport, the most impressive aspect of Inter's win was their physicality and grit. River Plate brought an intensity to the match that was very much typical of South American football. Advertisement The Argentine side weren't afraid to make highly aggressive challenges. They played right on the line of fouling. But Inter Milan didn't have any problems keeping up with this. They put in tough tackles of their own. This was a platform for the Nerazzurri to win via their superior technical quality in the end.
