Meteoric Rise – Inter Milan & Italy Rising Star Went From Second-Tier Football To Elite Striker In One Year | OneFootball

Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito is a star in the making and will probably become one of the club’s key players in the future.

According to FCInterNews, the 20-year-old has enjoyed a spectacular rise to prominence in only one year.

Seeking regular first-team football, the prodigious striker moved to Stadio Alberto Picco as a raw talent.

However, he defied his young age to become Spezia’s standout performer last season, netting 17 goals in Serie B.

Inter Milan Youngster Francesco Pio Esposito Enjoys Notable Rise

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Esposito’s scintillating form in Italy’s second tier convinced new coach Cristian Chivu to keep him at San Siro this term.

Furthermore, the Italian prodigy has already repaid the manager’s trust, excelling in every competition.

Indeed, Esposito has found the net in three different competitions.

Meanwhile, he has also made his international breakthrough, already netting two senior goals for Italy.

Therefore, Esposito is rapidly emerging as one of Inter’s most exciting long-term prospects.